Filmmaker Dinesh Vijan shares his vision for Indian cinema’s global future at CII Big Picture Summit 2025. The Maddock Films founder discusses using AI to take Indian stories worldwide and reveals how Stree 2 becoming highest grossing Hindi film proved all doubters wrong.
The makers of Ikkis have dropped a deeply emotional video featuring Dharmendra reciting a Punjabi poem penned by himself. The legendary actor’s heartfelt verses about longing for his childhood village, combined with his reunion with Asrani and son Bobby Deol, create a poignant tribute ahead of the December 25 release.
Legendary actor Dharmendra has gifted a beautiful poem to the upcoming film *Ikkis*, adding emotional depth to Sriram Raghavan’s powerful true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. The film releases on December 25.
Director Sriram Raghavan shared insights about working with Dharmendra on Ikkis, his final film. Despite feeling exhausted during demanding schedules, Dharmendra remained dedicated and delivered pure magic when cameras rolled.
Christmas 2025 is set for an epic five way box office clash with Avatar Fire and Ash releasing December 19 followed by Ikkis, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, Vrusshabha and Anaconda on December 25. The holiday season promises intense competition.
Maddock Films has released powerful character posters of Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat from Ikkis. The war drama directed by Sriram Raghavan tells the true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, releasing Christmas 2025.
Dinesh Vijan has revealed Maddock Films’ ambitious plan to roll out seven new horror comedy films over the next five years. The announcement reinforces the studio’s commitment to building scalable, franchise led IP in the entertainment industry.
Dharmendra was working on two exciting projects before his hospitalization. The veteran actor stars in Ikkis alongside Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda and reunites with Arbaaz Khan after 27 years for Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se.
Amitabh Bachchan penned an emotional note for grandson Agastya Nanda after watching the Ikkis trailer. The legendary actor expressed his pride and blessings as Agastya prepares for his theatrical debut in the war drama releasing this Christmas on December 25.
Maddock Films announces Ikkis, the extraordinary true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal who became a legend at 21. Directed by National Award winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the film releases worldwide on December 25.
Bollywood is gearing up for three major war films releasing within three months. While Border 2 carries the massive legacy of the 1997 blockbuster, Ikkis banks on fresh talent and word of mouth, and 120 Bahadur faces an uphill battle with director Razneesh Ghai’s track record.
Maddock Films and Dinesh Vijan have released the trailer for Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film tells the untold true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee who sacrificed his life at 21.
