Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda‘s highly awaited release, Ikkis (21), has been given a new release date. Earlier, it was supposed to release later this year but shall release on the first day of the new year, January 1st, 2026. With that, they have released the final trailer for the war drama. This further adds to the craze among the masses.
The trailer, running at 2 minutes and 11 seconds, begins with a chilling voiceover that sets the tone for this gripping war saga. “I still remember the smell of smoke and gunpowder. We were about to change the date, but that one boy changed our destiny,” says the voiceover artist, Jaideep Ahlawat, drawing the audience into the story immediately. What ensues next is a chilling montage of chaos on the battlefield, bullets screaming through the air, bombs going off, and troops preparing for battle.
Agastya Nanda looks very convincing as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal and very confident in his army uniform. Not only does the trailer display his confidence and boldness, it also showcases his leadership qualities, which may prove to be a very significant turning point for the actor. This story has been based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, a real-life Indian Army officer who received the Param Vir Chakra Award posthumously for his bravery.
The most emotionally charged part of the trailer comes near the end, where Dharmendra is featured but in a very emotional role, playing the father of Arun Khetrapal. The background track for the same is the legendary song “Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana.” The presence of Dharmendra in such an emotional role has left the audience with a very positive impact, making Dharmendra’s appearances one of the best features in the trailer.
Apart from Agastya and Dharmendra, the trailer also provides a glimpse of a robust supporting cast, which includes Jaideep Ahlawat, Sameer Bhatia, and Sikandar Kher, all of whom seem to have important roles to play in the scenario. These actors contribute to the intensity of the war drama with their performance.
First, Ikkis was set to be released in theaters on December 25. However, the producers have decided to move its release date by a week, thus shifting it to a New Year release. This move will allow it to have a better window during the holidays in the market. With a theme that revolves around patriotism, sacrifice, and talking about an actual life hero’s journey, there is already significant buzz around Ekkis. When the release date draws near, everyone’s eyes will be glued to watching how this film performs and if it makes any impact.
