Maddock Films has unveiled the first look of Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in the upcoming film ‘Ikkis’.
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the war drama is based on the life of the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, honoring his valor during the 1971 Indo-Pak war battle.
With a release scheduled for December 2025, ‘Ikkis’ is a tribute to Khetarpal, who was martyred at just 21 years of age. Fans got a glimpse of Nanda’s portrayal in a promotional poster shared on social media. The film also stars Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sikander Kher.
Woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka hi rahega.
Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films present #Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, a true untold story of the youngest officer recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.
In cinemas December 2025! pic.twitter.com/Os2EQWTkYi
— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) October 14, 2025
Initially announced in 2019 with Varun Dhawan in the lead, the project faced delays due to the pandemic, resulting in Dhawan’s exit. ‘Ikkis’ marks Agastya Nanda’s second major role after his debut in 2023 with ‘The Archies’.
