Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia’s theatrical debut 'Ikkis' teaser out

The makers of the much-awaited biopic film 'Ikkis' released the teaser on Saturday, May 24, 2025, across social media platforms. This biographical film is produced by Dinesh Vijan and directed by the National Award-winning director Sriram Raghavan. For the unversed, this movie marks the theatrical debut of Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia with Palaak Lok fame Jaideep Ahlawat. 

The movie 'Ikkis' is set against the background of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the Battle of Basantar. It follows the true story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal. Sharing the teaser across their social media platforms, Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films also revealed



that the film will hit the silver screens on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2025. The war drama stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role, alongside veteran actors Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat.

The teaser for Ikkis begins with a letter sent to Arun Khetarpal's father during the 1971 Battle of Basantar, informing him that his son died in action on December 16. 

The official Instagram account of Maddock Films shared the teaser video with the caption that reads, "Dinesh Vijan & Maddock Films Present #Ikkis- A True Story of a Brave Soldier and Son, Arun Khetarpal, India’s Youngest Param Vir Chakra Hero. Releasing in cinemas worldwide on 2nd Oct 2025."