Maddock Films is beginning 2026 with Ikkis, a patriotic film honoring Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, and Jaideep Ahlawat, the film releases on January 1, 2026.
Vicky Kaushal has surprised fans with a special teaser for Ikkis where he reflects on the essence of being twenty one. The actor speaks about fearlessness, duty, and unwavering commitment to the nation as the Sriram Raghavan directorial prepares for its New Year release.
Simar Bhatia playfully questioned Karan Johar after he praised her debut in Ikkis. Akshay Kumar’s niece asked the filmmaker why he did not give her a Dharma Productions film. Karan responded saying Ikkis is the best possible launch for the newcomer.
Bobby Deol shared a heartfelt message as the final trailer of Ikkis dropped online. The actor expressed his love for his late father Dharmendra while promoting the patriotic film that releases on January 1st 2026 and tells the story of Param Vir Chakra awardee Second Lt. Arun Khetarpal.
Sunny Deol showered love on the final trailer of Ikkis with an emotional love you papa comment, remembering his late father Dharmendra. The legendary actor, who passed away in November 2025, appears in his final film role releasing January 1, 2026.
The final trailer of Ikkis has dropped, telling the untold story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, this biographical war drama releases on January 1, 2026.
The 2011 family entertainer Yamla Pagla Deewana is set for a theatrical re release on January 1, 2026. The film, starring Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol, will return to cinemas as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary actor who passed away last month.
Sholay The Final Cut has received a U certificate from CBFC after going through the censor process again for its re-release. The iconic film now runs 3 hours 29 minutes with the original climax and two deleted scenes restored in 4K, but faces controversy over changed dialogue.
Agastya Nanda underwent intense transformation to play real life war hero Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis. A new behind the scenes video reveals his journey training with tanks, understanding warfare, and becoming a soldier for Sriram Raghavan’s war drama releasing this Christmas on December 25.
National Award winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, known for redefining Indian thrillers with Andhadhun and Badlapur, now takes an unexpected leap into a new genre with Ikkis. The patriotic war drama features Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia, and Jaideep Ahlawat, and releases in cinemas this Christmas on December 25.
Javed Akhtar has expressed anger after discovering that a famous dialogue in Sholay has been changed in the upcoming re-release Sholay – The Final Cut. The legendary writer questioned who gave permission to alter the iconic James Bond reference without consulting him or director Ramesh Sippy.
The makers of Ikkis pay a touching tribute to late veteran actor Dharmendra on his 90th birth anniversary today. Maddock Films shared an emotional video featuring the legendary star’s final moments on set, celebrating his simplicity, spirit, and enduring legacy that continues to inspire the film industry.
