Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films have unveiled the poster and motion poster for their upcoming film, Ikkis. The reveals coincided with the birth anniversary of Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal.
The new materials offer the first look at Agastya Nanda in the biographical war drama. The film, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is inspired by the life of Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the Indian Army’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient.
One of the released posters depicts Agastya Nanda carrying a gun, confronting enemies in a war scenario. This visual has generated considerable buzz among fans.
The producers also announced the completion of filming for Ikkis. The caption accompanying the poster highlighted, "On Arun Khetarpal’s birth anniversary, the shooting of ‘Ikkis’ has been completed, a story that will always remain in our hearts. This film is presented by Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, ‘Ikkis’ is a story inspired by the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee officer." Agastya Nanda’s mother, Shweta Nanda, showed her support with a red heart emoji on the post.
A motion poster for Ikkis was also released on this occasion, showcasing Agastya Nanda’s full look in the film.
The film is set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. It promises a compelling narrative inspired by a real-life hero.
Ikkis is slated for a theatrical release in December 2025. The cast also includes veteran actor Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles.