After the trailer release of the Agastya Nanda-starrer Ikkis, Amitabh Bachchan showered praise on his grandson. The war drama is based on the life of second lieutenant, Arun Khetarpal.
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan called grandson Agastya Nanda special ahead of the release of his highly-awaited war drama Ikkis, which is expected to reach the cinema halls in December.
Big B penned a heartfelt note for Agastya in his blog. Recalling how he once held the little one in his hands, he penned, "Agastya ! I held you in my hands as soon as you were born .. few months later, I held you again in my hands and your soft fingers reached out to play with my beard ..TODAY you play in Theatres all over the World ..(sic)."
The proud grandfather added, "You are SPECIAL .. all my prayers and blessings to you .. may you ever bring glory to your work and the greatest PRIDE for the family (red heart and folded hands emoji) (sic)." Filmmaker Karan Johar also showered praises on the trailer of Ikkis.
After watching the preview, KJo expressed his pride on social media using the following words, "LOVED!!! This one is going to be a solid film !!!! Sriram in his A game !!! Loved you AGGY!!!! So so proud !!!! Props and big love to maddockfilms (sic)." Helmed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, "Ikkis" shares the inspiring story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal - India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Khetarpal took on the enemy head-on during the Battle of Basantar, destroying 10 Pakistani tanks before losing his life.
Sharing the trailer of Ikkis on social media, makers Maddock Films said, " Woh Ikkis Ka Tha, Ikkis Ka Hi Rahega! Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films present #Ikkis, an untold true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee - Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal directed by Sriram Raghavan. Share your #QissaAtIkkis because every legendary story starts young. In cinemas December 2025! (sic)."
Accompanying Agastya, the project will also see Simar Bhatia, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, and Deepak Dobriyal in significant roles, along with others.
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