I could watch Ikkis twice. The one thing you observe in Ikkis, decidedly a war film; makes no mistake, is the immersive, claustrophobic insides of a bloody battle-tank as the Indian Army advances across the border
02 January,2026 11:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharSriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, an anti-war drama based on Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, opened to strong Day 1 collections on January 1, 2026. Dharmendra’s final screen appearance, with Bobby Deol dubbing for his younger portions, adds emotional weight to the film
02 January,2026 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis is not the first time a biographical war drama on a fallen hero has been adapted for the screen, but Sriram Raghavan’s first war film hits differently. Ikkis is more than just a tale of bravery, it is about love, loss, grief, and the hope for a peaceful tomorrow
01 January,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Athulya NambiarImagine shooting five elaborate music videos for what could’ve served the same purpose as reels on popular Instagram accounts of either lead. It’s half-time yet, and the complete 145 minutes of sheer torture to endure still
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