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Why Agent Vinod remains Sriram Raghavan’s most fascinating failure | Opinion-entertainment News

Why Agent Vinod remains Sriram Raghavan’s most fascinating failure | Opinion-entertainment News

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6 min readMumbaiJun 22, 2026 09:49 AM IST Manmohan Desai, Mahendra Sandhu, Godard, Prem Chopra, Iftekhar, Tarantino, Danny, Vijay Anand, Ajit, Hitchcock, Shahbaz Khan, Michael Bay, Sergio Leone, Prem Chopra, and an explosive four-minute-long take over Pritam’s Raabta. What’s not to love? Your mind would make you want to think of James Bond’s Dr. No, but somewhere along the way, you’re convinced that Sriram Raghavan is equally enthralled by Jeetendra’s 1967 spy actioner Farz. Similarly, your mind would make you want to think that Raghavan’s busy plot doesn’t have any time for serious song picturisation, but then, somewhere along the way, you see a mujra-in-the-villain’s-den thrown into the mix. The constant feeling that you get is that Agent Vinod is stranded between two traditions, making you strand yourself between the heart and the mind. But if you watch closely enough, and repeatedly, just like I have, in all these years, you would perhaps realise that Raghavan just wants to have some fun with the genre. Is that too much to ask for? Well, surely for …

Ikkis: Bobby Deol dubbed for a young Dharmendra in Sriram Raghavan`s directorial

Ikkis: Bobby Deol dubbed for a young Dharmendra in Sriram Raghavan`s directorial

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Dharmendra`s final film Ikkis is now in theatres. The film comes a little over a month after the demise of the legendary star who spread cheer and warmth with his characters on screen and his charm off-screen. In his final film, directed by Sriram Raghavan, Dharmendra plays Brigadier ML Kheterpal, father of India`s youngest Paramvir Chakra recipient Arun Kheterpal. While the film focuses on the bravery of Arun Kheterpal (played by Agastya Nanda), Dharmendra`s character serves as the soul of this anti-war drama. Bobby Deol dubs for Dharmendra Sriram Raghavan`s directorial swings between 1971 and 2001. Dharmendra`s character visits Pakistan for personal reasons and is hosted by Brig Jaan Mohammed Nissar (played by Jaideep Ahlawat). The story unfolds through their lens as they recall the final year of Arun with fondness and pride. Interestingly, in the segment where Dharmendra plays a young father in the 70s, his voice has been dubbed by his son and actor Bobby Deol. The Animal actor is given due credit at the beginning of the film for his contribution.  Sunny …

Ikkis Final Advance Booking: Agastya Nanda, Sriram Raghavan’s film sells 35,000 tickets in National Chains, targets Rs 5 crore start

Ikkis Final Advance Booking: Agastya Nanda, Sriram Raghavan’s film sells 35,000 tickets in National Chains, targets Rs 5 crore start

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Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda, late Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, and debutante Simar Bhatia, is finally hitting the big screens in a couple of hours. The biographical drama of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal PVC, directed by critically acclaimed Sriram Raghavan, has recorded good pre-sales for the opening day. As per estimates, Ikkis sold around 35,000 tickets in the top two national chains, PVR Inox and Cinepolis, for Day 1, which coincided with the New Year 2026.  This is an impressive advance considering the new faces of Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. It is better than many star-led movies like Son of Sardaar 2, Kesari Chapter 2, Param Sundari, De De Pyaar De 2 and others. When compared to the holdover releases, Ikkis managed to match shoulders with Avatar: Fire and Ash, which also recorded quite similar pre-sales in the national chains for New Year’s Day.  Based on its pre-bookings, the movie has a good potential of hitting over Rs. 5 crore on its opening day, depending on how the movie receives spot-bookings and walk-in audience. Moreover, word-of-mouth …

Who was Arun Khetarpal? Agastya Nanda brings the war hero to life in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis trailer

Who was Arun Khetarpal? Agastya Nanda brings the war hero to life in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis trailer

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Trailer of Ikkis The trailer of Sriram Raghavan’s war drama Ikkis has been released, starring Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. The film portrays his courage during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, emotional family bonds, and romance. Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, it promises a powerful tribute to the 21-year-old national hero. Who was Arun Khetarpal? Arun Khetarpal was a Second Lieutenant in the Indian Army’s 17 Poona Horse regiment. He became India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. He was posthumously awarded the highest military honour for his courageous actions during the Battle of Basantar. Arun Khetarpal’s heroism During the 1971 Indo-Pak war, he made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting in the Battle of Basantar. He was a tank commander who led his squadron through a heavily mined area to provide support and was instrumental in destroying ten enemy tanks before his own was hit. Ikkis pays tribute to the military heroes Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming war drama …

EXCLUSIVE: Not Varun Dhawan but Irrfan Khan was in Sriram Raghavan’s mind for Badlapur; here’s how VD came on board

EXCLUSIVE: Not Varun Dhawan but Irrfan Khan was in Sriram Raghavan’s mind for Badlapur; here’s how VD came on board

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Sriram Raghavan created the action thriller film Badlapur with Varun Dhawan in 2015. While the film was a box office success, the performance of the young actor was also appreciated by fans. But did you know VD was not the first choice of the filmmaker for the role? In an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, the director revealed he had Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in mind even while writing. Read on! Sriram Raghavan was in a candid conversation with Pinkvilla, talking about his film career. During the interview, the director revealed how he ended up casting Varun Dhawan for a serious role in Badlapur. Raghavan started by crediting producer Dinesh Vijan for it. He then went on to narrate how things fell into place and Varun got cast for the lead role. The Ek Hasina Thi helmer shared with us that he had the basic subject of Badlapur with him, which he narrated to Sanjay and his brother, Shridhar Raghavan. However, both of them warned him against making the movie, stating that it’s too dark. …

Ikkis: THIS Citadel Honey Bunny actor joins Agastya Nanda and Sriram Raghavan’s war drama

Ikkis: THIS Citadel Honey Bunny actor joins Agastya Nanda and Sriram Raghavan’s war drama

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Sikandar Kher is the latest addition to the impressive cast of Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming war drama, Ikkis. The film’s exceptional ensemble already features Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Dharmendra in pivotal roles. According to NDTV, details about Sikandar Kher’s character in Ikkis suggest that, being a war drama, his role will reflect the core traits of an army man. The portrayal will emphasize qualities like resilience, discipline, and heroism, which are synonymous with the Indian armed forces. The actor has reportedly started preparing for his role. Expressing his excitement about the project, Sikandar Kher mentioned that he had always been eager to work in a Sriram Raghavan film. He praised Raghavan’s unique filmmaking style, describing it as having its own distinct language. Sikandar highlighted the gripping way the stories unfold and shared that, as an actor, he had always wanted to be a part of Raghavan’s cinematic world. He further added that with a visionary producer like Dinesh Vijan, known for backing films with complete faith, the experience has been incredible. Sikandar praised the collaboration …

Agastya Nanda Flaunts His Clean-Shaven Look As He Gets Papped; Is This For Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis?

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Last Updated: February 28, 2024, 18:36 IST Agastya Nanda spotted with Abhishek Bachchan Ikkis is a war drama and will be produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. It boasts an impressive cast including legendary actor Dharmendra. Agastya Nanda is gearing up for his next film Ikkis. The actor, who made his debut with The Archies, was spotted at the airport with Abhishek Bachchan. But what grabbed everyone’s attention was his clean-shaven look. The look immediately sparked rumours that is this for Ikkis. The film is being directed by Sriram Raghavan. Yogen Shah shared the photo on his Instagram handle. Agastya was seen wearing a brown colour sweatshirt with denim. He was even seen posing for the shutterbugs. Talking about Ikkis, Sriram Raghavan revealed, “Initially, it had Varun Dhawan, and then after the pandemic, we had a chat about how he won’t suit (the part). Opening up about the movie that is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal PVC, he said, “It is a bigger production; there will be tank battles and all …

Merry Christmas: Anurag Kashyap reviews Sriram Raghavan`s directorial

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After the superhit film ‘Andhadhun’, director Sriram Raghavan is ready with his next titled ‘Merry Christmas’. The film, starring Vijay Sethupati and Katrina Kaif, hit the theatres on January 12. The neo-noir mystery thriller is set in the 80s-90s and takes us through the events of a Christmas night when two strangers cross paths. The film also stars Sanjay Kapoor and Vinay Pathak in pivotal roles. Since the release of the film, it has been receiving good reviews from critics and moviegoers. Now, Anurag Kashyap has reviewed Sriram Raghavan`s directorial, stating that he has loved the movie. Today, on January 14, Anurag took to his Instagram account to pen a long review of the Katrina Kaif starrer. The ace director shared several posters of the film and wrote, “Love this film .. @sriram.raghavanofficial has never known to play safe and this time has gone a made hitchcockian love story with two actors belonging to different cultures and them coming together on Christmas Eve. He again does new things and creates a slow burn with a …

Despite Positive Word-Of-Mouth, Sriram Raghavan’s Film Is Getting Sandwiched Amid Hanuman & Other Releases?

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Merry Christmas Box Office Collection Day 2 Early Estimates (Picture Credit: IMDb) Merry Christmas, directed by Sriram Raghavan, has received highly positive reviews. The film stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, but the only factor that the team seemingly didn’t work on was pre-release buzz. And it now seems to be showing in collections amid multiple releases. Scroll below for all the details! As most know, the Makar Sankranti festival has marked a huge celebration at the theatre screens with multiple releases. Katrina Kaif could be a crowd-puller, but options like Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki are still adding footfalls. Vijay Sethupathi was expected to attract South audiences, but competitors like Guntur Kaaram, Hanuman, and Ayalaan are making that challenging as well. Merry Christmas Box Office Collection Sriram Raghavan directorial was very low on buzz ahead of release. And this is why the growth at the ticket windows is majorly dependent on word-of-mouth. On day 1, Merry Christmas brought earnings on expected lines as it added 2.58 crores to …

Merry Christmas trailer: Sriram Raghavan’s thriller is set to a Christmas carol | Bollywood

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As soon as the trailer of Sriram Raghavan‘s thriller Merry Christmas starts, we see two mixer grinders, one with peanuts and red chillies and the other with what look like sleeping pills. It may take you back to the filmmaker’s last directorial, 2018’s Andhadhun, where Tabu’s character Nimi uses the grinder to make a crab puree and describes it to her husband as an ‘aphrodisiac.’ (Also Read: Agastya Nanda to make big screen debut with Sriram Raghavan’s next film Ekkis; will play an army officer: Report) Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in Merry Christmas What’s in the trailer? The trailer then swiftly shifts to introduce us to the world of Merry Christmas where Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi‘s characters meet each other for the first time on Christmas Eve, which leads to dramatic events that end up putting both in deep trouble. We also see Sanjay Kapoor make an appearance and Tinnu Anand’s voiceover introduces us to the setup. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now There are enough signs …