Agastya Nanda, who made his acting debut in 2023 with The Archies, will play Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in the upcoming film Ikkis. The makers announced on Monday that the film is set to release in theatres worldwide on December 25.
What’s Happening
The production team shared a new poster featuring veteran actor Dharmendra, who will portray Arun Khetarpal’s father. The poster’s caption read: “Fathers raise sons. Legends raise nations. Dharmendra ji, an emotional powerhouse as the father of a 21-year-old immortal soldier. One timeless legend brings us the story of another.”
The team also posted the update on Instagram alongside the release date, stating: “On 25th December, bravery marches into cinemas. Witness the untold true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra hero. #IkkisTrailerOutNow – Link in bio. #Ikkis in cinemas worldwide this Christmas.”
Background on Ikkis
Produced by Maddock Films under Dinesh Vijan, Ikkis is directed by Sriram Raghavan and co-written by Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, and Pooja Ladha Surti.
The film chronicles the life of Arun Khetarpal, the young soldier who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Khetarpal was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, becoming the youngest recipient of the honour at that time.
Alongside Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, the cast also features Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikander Kher.
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