Ikkis Box Office Day 5: Agastya Nanda’s film faces dip; Border 2 impact expected as Dhurandhar craze continues

Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 5: Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, stars Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, and others. Since day one, Ikkis has been performing decently despite the Dhurandhar craze at the box office. But the film witnessed a major dip on the first Monday and is expected to be affected by the upcoming Border 2.

How much Ikkis earned on day 5?

As per Sacnilk, Ikkis collected only Rs. 1.35 crore on day 5, making a total of Rs. 21.50 crore at the domestic box office as of now. Ikkis had an overall 9.17% Hindi Occupancy on Monday, January 05, 2026.

Will Ikkis get affected by Border 2?

While Ikkis is already facing competition from Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, even though it has been one month since its release, Agastya Nanda's film is all set to face another competition from Border 2. Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh, the film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and others. It will be released on January 23, 2026. 

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Is Ikkis based on real events?

Ikkis is a 2026 Hindi biographical war film about India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, focusing on his bravery in the 1971 Indo-Pak War's Battle of Basantar.

Starring Agastya Nanda as Arun Khetarpal and Dharmendra as his father, M.L. Khetarpal, the film weaves between the battle and his father's journey to Pakistan years later, directed by Sriram Raghavan. The story contrasts Arun's short, heroic life and sacrifice at the age of 21 with his father's poignant journey to the battlefield decades later, exploring themes of courage, loss, and compassion.

At the Battle of Basantar, Arun showed his exceptional valour, destroying enemy tanks and sacrificing his life at the age of 21, for which he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. The core story celebrates Arun Khetarpal's extraordinary bravery and selflessness. It explores the shared experiences and humanity between soldiers on opposing sides, highlighting the value of war beyond national borders.

Ikkis FAQs

Q: Is Ikkis available online?

A: After its theatrical run, Ikkis will be released on Prime Video.

Q: Who plays Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis?

A: Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, will be seen playing the role of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis.

Q: What is Ikkis about?

A: Ikkis is a 2026 Hindi biographical war film about India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. The narrative focuses on his bravery in the 1971 Indo-Pak War's Battle of Basantar, starring Agastya Nanda as Arun and Dharmendra as his father, M.L. Khetarpal.