A special screening of Ikkis took place in Mumbai where Salman Khan got emotional seeing Dharmendra’s poster. The late veteran actor appeared in his final role in the film. Rekha kissed Agastya Nanda’s photo at the screening. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the patriotic war drama releases on January 1, 2026.
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.
The war drama Ikkis just dropped its soundtrack, with tracks like Sitaare and Sajda helping bring the story—and its characters—to life.
Maddock Films has partnered with IGP to create a special limited edition planter for Ikkis containing soil from Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal’s memorial. Director Sriram Raghavan and lead actor Agastya Nanda shared emotional messages about this meaningful tribute to the war hero. The film releases on January 1, 2026.
From portraying national icons to now honoring a real life war hero, Vicky continues his association with stories rooted in courage and sacrifice.
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.
A special screening of Ikkis took place in New Delhi with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in attendance. The minister felicitated the family of war hero Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and met the film’s cast including Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat, wishing them success ahead of the January 1, 2026 release.
The makers of Ikkis have dropped a beautiful new song titled Tera Aashiq. Sung by Master Saleem and Madhubanti Bagchi with soulful lyrics by Irshad Kamil, the track beautifully captures the story of a soldier who chooses duty while carrying love quietly across distances.
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.
