Drishyam 3 is levelling up again as Prakash Raj joins Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran for a fresh new character. The thriller is set for an October 2, 2026 theatrical release.
The wait is over as Shah Rukh Khan’s King confirms a Christmas release with a power-packed new unit. Siddharth Anand’s directorial is shaping up to be Bollywood’s biggest event film of the year.
Ikkis has opened 2026 on a powerful note, collecting an impressive Rs 22.05 crore in its opening weekend. The Sriram Raghavan directorial starring newcomers Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia alongside late legend Dharmendra has won hearts with its bold storytelling and strong performances.
Ikkis starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra has received praise from netizens for its emotional depth and powerful performances. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the war drama is being lauded for choosing raw emotion over spectacle. Viewers have highlighted the film’s restrained storytelling, honest portrayal of war, and Dharmendra’s heartbreaking performance in his final on screen role.
Ikkis is a deeply emotional war drama that goes beyond battlefield spectacle to explore the human cost of courage and sacrifice. Anchored by a moving performance from Dharmendra and supported by Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat, the film blends pride, memory, and restraint into a powerful cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
Ikkis received U/A 13+ certificate after CBFC deleted a 15 second dialogue on India Pakistan relations and a tank name. The board also asked for modifications to opening disclaimer, end credits, and acknowledgments. The Agastya Nanda starrer is 147 minutes 15 seconds long and releases on January 1, 2026.
Drishyam 3 director Abhishek Pathak spoke about Akshaye Khanna’s exit, revealing the actor left five days before shoot after demanding a wig. Abhishek challenged Akshaye to do a solo film and dismissed money rumours. He also revealed Ajay Devgn left the decision completely to him. Jaideep Ahlawat has been cast in a new character.
Drishyam 3 is heading to Goa for a month long shoot starting January 8, 2026. Jaideep Ahlawat has officially joined the franchise alongside returning cast members Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor. The film is scheduled to continue shooting until the end of February before its October 2, 2026 release.
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.
Drishyam 3 producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has blasted Akshaye Khanna for his unprofessional exit from the film. The producer revealed that Akshaye demanded a wig, signed an agreement, took advance payment, and left just 10 days before shoot. He stated that success from Dhurandhar has gone to the actor’s head and confirmed sending a legal notice.
The Drishyam franchise is getting bigger with its third installment. Jaideep Ahlawat has officially joined the cast and will share screen space with Ajay Devgn and Tabu for the first time. The actor will begin shooting in January 2026 for an exciting pivotal role.
The cast of Ikkis visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi to pay their respects to India’s martyrs ahead of the film’s Christmas release. Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Simar Bhatia laid a wreath at the bronze bust of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the Param Vir Chakra awardee whose inspiring story of courage the film brings to screen.
