Ikkis (2026)

Original title

इक्कीस

Directed by

Sriram Raghavan

Genre

history, war, drama

Country

India

Runtime

2h 28m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.4 of 10 from 19 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film is about Arun Khetarpal, the youngest soldier awarded the Param Vir Chakra. It focuses on his life and his actions during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, particularly the Battle of Basantar, where he died at age 21.

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What happens

Ikkis (transl. Twenty One) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language biographical war drama film directed and co-written by Sriram Raghavan. It is co-produced by Dinesh Vijan, Binny Padda, Sharada Karki Jalota, and Poonam Shivdasani under Maddock Films. It stars Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, Asrani, Jaideep Ahlawat and Simar Bhatia. This also marks the final film appearance of Dharmendra. It is based on the life of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra award, and centered around the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film's title is in reference to the age at which Arun Khetarpal was killed in action. Originally scheduled for 25 December 2025, the theatrical release of Ikkis was later postponed to 1 January 2026. The film received positive reviews from critics but flopped at the box-office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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