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Sriram Raghavan was not happy about Pakistan ‘not trustworthy’ disclaimer in Ikkis: ‘I don’t know…’

Sriram Raghavan was not happy about Pakistan ‘not trustworthy’ disclaimer in Ikkis: ‘I don’t know…’

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Director Sriram Raghavan’s latest release Ikkis made headlines for more than just its storytelling. The film stirred debate over a disclaimer that labelled Pakistan as untrustworthy, drawing widespread attention online. Now, the filmmaker has revealed that he wasn’t particularly happy about the addition of the disclaimer. Ikkis features Agastya Nanda and Vivaan Shah. Sriram on Ikkis disclaimer During an interview with The Wire, Sriram Raghavan spoke about the disclaimer at the end of Ikkis. The disclaimer is about the cruelty shown by Pakistan towards Indian soldiers in war, adding that Pakistan is not “trustworthy”. When asked about the disclaimer, which caught a lot of attention on social media at the time of the film’s release, Sriram said, “A lot of people have asked me about the disclaimer. So, I have decided not to talk about it. There were some givens for me from A, B, C.” The director mentioned that the decision to add the disclaimer or not was not in his control. Picking Badlapur as an example, Sriram explained, “I don’t know whether people …

Suhasini Mulay says Ikkis was trolled for not showing Pakistan as demons: ‘Make The Kashmir Files, get your tax waived’

Suhasini Mulay says Ikkis was trolled for not showing Pakistan as demons: ‘Make The Kashmir Files, get your tax waived’

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Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis may not have worked at the box office, but the film earned acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of war and soldiers. The film, starring Agastya Nanda in the lead, also features Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. It has also faced some criticism, with many saying the film glorifies Pakistani soldiers. Actor Suhasini Mulay, who has a supporting role in Ikkis, has now defended it. Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in Ikkis. Suhasini Mulay defends Ikkis In conversation with journalists at Gauhati Press Club on Sunday, the veteran actor praised Ikkis, saying it did not show Pakistanis as “ghosts and demons” and projected them as “humans”. She then added, “However, I was told by the script writer that they were being trolled by the people. If you are in this society in this era, then you will be trolled. So, you don’t make such films. You make The Kashmir Files, you will get your entertainment tax waived.” The Kashmir Files, a 2024 film by Vivek Agnihotri, was a box office success, earning praise from the …

Ikkis actor Jaideep Ahlawat reveals how Dharmendra was on set: ‘He makes you feel like…’

Ikkis actor Jaideep Ahlawat reveals how Dharmendra was on set: ‘He makes you feel like…’

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Almost a month after veteran superstar Dharmendra passed away, fans got one last chance to witness his magic on the silver screen with Ikkis. Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, the film follows the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who attained martyrdom during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. In the film, Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda played the role of Arun, whereas Dharam Paaji portrayed the role of Arun’s father Brigadier Madan Lal Khetarpal (Retd.). Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who played Brigadier Jaan Mohammad Nisar from Pakistan in Ikkis, has now revealed how Dharmendra was on set. Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat Remembering Dharmendra in an interview with TOI, Jaideep Ahlawat shared, “The whole country, I think, all cinema lovers, there was not a soul who didn’t feel bad. I felt a void while promoting Ikkis. I wish he were there, in all these promotions. He should have been with us to watch this film, to see his work.” He went on to add, “So, anyway, this is a hollow hypothetical thought. It’s destiny, …

Ikkis box office collection day 8: Agastya Nanda’s film earns just over ₹25 crore so far

Ikkis box office collection day 8: Agastya Nanda’s film earns just over ₹25 crore so far

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Ikkis box office collection day 8: Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film features Agastya Nanda in the role of Arun Khetarpal. The film has not been doing very well in India. According to Sacnilk.com, the film earned just over ₹1 crore on Thursday. Ikkis box office collection day 8: Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia in a still from the film. Ikkis domestic box office numbers so far The film earned ₹7 crore on day 1, ₹3.5 crore on day 2, ₹4.65 crore on day 3, ₹5 crore on day 4, ₹1.35 crore on day 5, ₹1.6 crore on day 6 and ₹1.15 crore on day 7, as per the report. On day 8, it collected ₹1.35 crore nett in India as per early estimates. So far, the film has collected ₹25.60 crore nett in India. Ikkis had an overall 8.70% Hindi occupancy on Thursday. Ikkis HT review The Hindustan Times review of the film read, “Ikkis works best when it stops trying to be a war film and becomes a painful reminder. It tells you …

Dharmendra’s last film earns Rs 23 crore in six days

Dharmendra’s last film earns Rs 23 crore in six days

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Ikkis box office collection day 6: Ikkis, which largely opened to positive reviews, failed to convert critical appreciation into box office success. Unlike Dhurandhar, which went on a box office rampage driven by strong word of mouth, Agastya Nanda’s second outing and Dharmendra’s final film struggled to gain momentum. The Sriram Raghavan directorial earned just Rs 1.5 crore on Day 6, taking its nett domestic total to Rs 23 crore. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film recorded an overall occupancy of only 15.55% across India, with approximately 2,190 shows. Its performance lagged behind Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which, despite having fewer shows, collected around Rs 1.75 crore on its sixth day from 1,858 shows. However, due to low footfalls and mixed word of mouth, the number of shows for Kartik Aaryan’s film has been drastically reduced across India (nearly 500), after opening with 2,290 shows on Christmas. Meanwhile, Ikkis, which had 2,468 shows on its opening day, currently stands at 2,192 shows despite its underwhelming …

‘Ikkis is a love letter to peace’: Karan Johar reviews Ikkis, calls Agastya Nanda outstanding as Arun Khetarpal

‘Ikkis is a love letter to peace’: Karan Johar reviews Ikkis, calls Agastya Nanda outstanding as Arun Khetarpal

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Bollywood began the New Year with Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis. The biographical drama based on the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a hero of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, released in theatres on January 1. The film was special for various reasons. Apart from being Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda’s theatrical debut and Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia’s Bollywood debut, Ikkis marked Bollywood’s He-Man Dharmendra’s last film, posthumously released after his death. Well, filmmaker Karan Johar has now shared his honest review of Ikkis, lauding Agastya aka Aggy. Karan Johar reviews Agastya Nanda’s Ikkis Along with a poster of Ikkis, Karan Johar wrote: “IKKIS is a love letter to peace… an honestly and earnestly told story about the absolute redundancy of war….i was so moved by so many moments of the film … it silently screams … and that’s where Sriram Raghavan gets it so right… i was moist eyed everytime Dharamji was on screen…. He has the most towering screen presence and yet can be so gentle and your heart …

Karan Johar gives a glowing review to Ikkis, calls Sriram Raghavan film a ‘love letter to peace’: ‘I was so moved’

Karan Johar gives a glowing review to Ikkis, calls Sriram Raghavan film a ‘love letter to peace’: ‘I was so moved’

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Updated on: Jan 05, 2026 05:30 pm IST Ikkis stars Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Battle of Basantar. Ikkis has received a thumbs up from filmmaker Karan Johar. The Sriram Raghavan film stars Agastya Nanda, late actor Dharmendra in his final screen appearance, along with Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia and Rahul Dev. It was released in theatres on January 1. Karan took to his Instagram account on Monday to review the film and said he was ‘deeply moved’ by it. Karan Johar has given a positive review to Ikkis and praised Agastya Nanda’s performance. Karan’s review of Ikkis Karan shared the poster of Ikkis and reviewed the film in the caption. He began, “IKKIS is a love letter to peace… an honestly and earnestly told story about the absolute redundancy of war….i was so moved by so many moments of the film … it silently screams … and that’s where Sriram Raghavan gets it so right… i was moist eyed everytime Dharamji was …

Ikkis box office collection day 4: Agastya Nanda film maintains momentum, closes 1st weekend at ₹20 crore

Ikkis box office collection day 4: Agastya Nanda film maintains momentum, closes 1st weekend at ₹20 crore

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₹20 crore” data-collapse-article=”false” > Updated on: Jan 04, 2026 10:10 pm IST Ikkis box office collection day 4: Sriram Raghavan’s biographical war film starring Agastya Nanda witnessed growth in collection.  Ikkis box office collection Day 4: Agastya Nanda’s theatrical debut, Ikkis, received largely positive reviews from audiences and opened to a decent start at the box office. However, the film witnessed a sharp 50% drop on Day 2. The weekend saw a slight improvement in collections. Ikkis box office collection day 4: Sriram Raghavan’s film stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role. Ikkis box office collection According to Sacnilk, Ikkis collected ₹3.5 crore on its first Friday, marking a 50% dip after earning ₹7 crore on its opening day. The film saw a growth of 32.86% on Saturday, collecting ₹4.65 crore. On Sunday, it managed to maintain momentum and earned ₹4.68 crore. With this, the film’s total collection now stands at ₹19.83 crore. The film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 25.04% on Sunday. Agastya’s performance as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, impressed both critics …

Ikkis box office collection day 2: Agastya Nanda’s film sees dip, manages to cross ₹10 crore

Ikkis box office collection day 2: Agastya Nanda’s film sees dip, manages to cross ₹10 crore

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₹10 crore” data-collapse-article=”false” > Updated on: Jan 02, 2026 10:22 pm IST Ikkis box office collection day 2: The film is directed by Sriram Raghavan. It also marks Dharmendra’s final screen appearance. Ikkis box office collection day 2: Sriram Raghavan’s war drama was the first release of 2026. The film, which stars Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia and Dharmendra in his final screen appearance, opened to positive reviews. The film also defied trade expectations and performed decently on its first day of release. (Also read: Ikkis Twitter reviews: Dharmendra’s final screen appearance makes fans emotional, war drama called a moving tribute) Ikkis box office collection: Agastya Nanda’s performance earned praise. Ikkis box office update As per the latest report on Sacnilk, Ikkis collected ₹3.50 crore on its second day of release. It is a dip from the numbers the film earned on its opening day, which stood at ₹7 crore. This brings the total collection of the film to ₹10.50 crore after two days. Ikkis is facing strong competition from Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar at …

Ikkis: Real-life story of Arun Khetarpal who was martyred at 21, a day before ceasefire; flouted orders to fight till last breath | Bollywood News

Ikkis: Real-life story of Arun Khetarpal who was martyred at 21, a day before ceasefire; flouted orders to fight till last breath | Bollywood News

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Agastya Nanda-starrer Ikkis released in theatres on New Year’s Day and the film follows the journey of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred in the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The film’s title Ikkis (Twenty one) signifies his age when he died. The film also stars late actor Dharmendra, who plays Arun’s father Brigadier ML Khetarpal, in his last on-screen appearance. Arun’s heroic journey has been immortalised on the silver screen and over the last 55 years, his family has been quite vocal about the brave acts of their son. Arun had finished his training at the Indian Military Academy in 1971, and shortly thereafter, he was commissioned into the 17 Poona Horse. When the war broke between India and Pakistan in December, Arun was in the middle of his Young Officers Course in Ahmednagar. The course had gotten interrupted because of the war, and Arun was asked to finish the months-long course in the next few days. Agastya Nanda in a still from Ikkis. (Photo: Maddock Films/YouTube) ALSO READ | Dhurandhar: Real-life Rehman Dakait killed …