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The film’s soundtrack is composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]], with lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. The [[soundtrack]] of the film is being released on [[Sony Music]].<ref name=”bollywoodhungama.com”/> A tribute song on the film, titled ‘Ham Fouji Hain’ was released on 25 November 2025 on [[YouTube]] by Maddock Music. The song has lyrics written by Vaibhav, and music composition by Rooh. The video has been edited by Nonu and the voice has been generated through [[AI]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ham Fouji Hain|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b85pflOk1N8&list=RDb85pflOk1N8&start_radio=1|work=[[maddock music]]}}</ref> The first single ‘Sitaare’ was launched on 3 December 2025, it has been sung by [[Arijit Singh]] and lyrics by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]] with music by White Noise Collectives.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sitaare Song from Ikkis: अरिजीत सिंह की आवाज में रोमांटिक सॉन्ग ‘सितारे’ हुआ रिलीज, देखें वीडियो|url=https://navbharatlive.com/entertainment/sitaare-song-ikkis-arijit-singh-romantic-track-released-1448937.html#|work=[[navbharatlive]]}}</ref> The second single ‘Ban Ke Dikha Ikkis’ was released on 9 December 2025. The song has vocals by Jasmine Sandlas, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya |
The film’s soundtrack is composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]], with lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. The [[soundtrack]] of the film is being released on [[Sony Music]].<ref name=”bollywoodhungama.com”/> A tribute song on the film, titled ‘Ham Fouji Hain’ was released on 25 November 2025 on [[YouTube]] by Maddock Music. The song has lyrics written by Vaibhav, and music composition by Rooh. The video has been edited by Nonu and the voice has been generated through [[AI]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ham Fouji Hain|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b85pflOk1N8&list=RDb85pflOk1N8&start_radio=1|work=[[maddock music]]}}</ref> The first single ‘Sitaare’ was launched on 3 December 2025, it has been sung by [[Arijit Singh]] and lyrics by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]] with music by White Noise Collectives.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sitaare Song from Ikkis: अरिजीत सिंह की आवाज में रोमांटिक सॉन्ग ‘सितारे’ हुआ रिलीज, देखें वीडियो|url=https://navbharatlive.com/entertainment/sitaare-song-ikkis-arijit-singh-romantic-track-released-1448937.html#|work=[[navbharatlive]]}}</ref> The second single ‘Ban Ke Dikha Ikkis’ was released on 9 December 2025. The song has vocals by Jasmine Sandlas, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya with music by White Noise Collectives. <ref>{{Cite news |title=‘Ikkis’ का नया ट्रैक बना रियल हीरोज़ को सलाम, ‘Ban Ke Dikha’ हुआ रिलीज़|url=https://www.punjabkesari.in/entertainment/news/the-new-track-of–ikkis–is-a-salute-to-the-real-heroes-2257972|work=[[punjabkesari]]}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:24, 10 December 2025
2025 film directed by Sriram Raghvan
Ikkis (transl. Twenty One) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language biographical war drama film based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and centered around the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film’s title is in reference to the age at which Arun Khetarpal attained martyrdom.[1] The film has been directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Binny Padda.[2][3] It stars Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra (in his posthumous film appearance) and Jaideep Ahlawat.
The film is set to release theatrically on 25 December 2025, coinciding with Christmas, just 9 days after the 54th anniversary of Arun Khetarpal’s death.[4][1][5]
Plot
The film chronicles the events in the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and eventually his martyrdom in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India Pakistan War. It also depicts the events that happen when Brigadier ML Khetarpal visits Pakistan 30 years later.[6]
Cast
- Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC
- Dharmendra as Brigadier ML Khetarpal (Retd.), Arun Khetarpal’s father
- Jaideep Ahlawat as Brigadier Khwaja Mohammed Naseer, Pakistan Army Officer[7]
- Jitendar Singh as Sowar Nand Singh
- Shree Bishnoi as Sowar Parag Singh, MD as the driver of Arun’s ‘Famagusta’ tank[8][9]
- Vijendar Singh as ALD Nathu Singh, MD
- Madhusudan Bishnoi as Sowar Bishwanath Singh, MD
- Suhasini Mulay as Maheshwari Khetarpal, Arun Khetarpal’s mother
- Sikander Kher as Risaldar Sagat Singh
- Rahul Dev as Lieutenant Colonel (Later Lieutenant General) Hanut Singh, MVC, commanding officer of Second Lt. Arun Khetarpal
- Vivaan Shah as Captain Vijendra Malhotra (Mallu)
- Deepak Dobriyal as Brigadier ML Khetrapal’s Friend
- Kailash as Second Lieutenant Brijendra Singh (BRIJ)
- Aryan Pushkar as Second Lieutenant Avtar Ahlawat
- Simar Bhatia[10] as Kiran
- Ekavali Khanna as Maryam Nisar
- Aadyanshi Kapoor
- Guneet Sandhu as Mukesh Khetarpal, Arun Khetarpal’s brother[11]
- Mohan Godara[12]
- Asrani as Mr Kishan[13]
Production
The film has been produced by Dinesh Vijan and Binny Padda, alongside Sharada Karki Jalota, Keval Shah, Antara Banerjee, Naved Farooqui, and Poonam Shivdasani.[11] The film has been co-written by Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, and Pooja Ladha Surti.[6] The film has been in pipeline since 2019 when it was first announced on 69th anniversary of Arun Khetarpal’s birth but was delayed due to COVID-19 and reimagined in 2022 with a fresh new cast retaining only Dharmendra as the father, ML Khetarpal.[14] The film has been shot across various locations in North India.[15] The film has a poem titled Aj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa, which has been written and orated by late actor Dharmendra himself.[16]
Casting
The film was first announced in 2019 on 69th anniversary of Arun Khetarpal‘s birth, with Varun Dhawan in the lead and was supposed to go on floors in 2020. But the film was postponed due to COVID-19. After COVID-19 was over Varun Dhawan couldn’t do the film due to date scheduling issues,[17] so newcomer Agastya Nanda was cast in the role of Arun Khetarpal, and the new cast was announced on 8 December 2022, the 87th birthday of Dharmendra.[18] Later Akshay Kumar‘s niece debutant Simar Bhatia was finalised in female lead.[10] Jaideep Ahlawat has been cast as Pakistani Army Officer, Khwaja Mohammed Naseer,[19][20] who confessed to Arun’s father Brigadier ML Khetarpal (Retd.) that he was the man who pulled the tank’s trigger that killed his son in the Battle of basantar.[21] Sikander Kher, who plays Risaldar Sagat Singh joined the cast in February 2025.[22][23] Shree Bishnoi, a Rajasthani actor who plays Sowar Parag Singh as the driver of Arun’s tank ‘Famagusta’ also joined the cast on 15 October 2024.[24][25]
Post production
Shooting for the film has been completed, and the film is in post production. Sachin-Jigar as part of post production work are also doing background score for the film. Biswadeep Chatterjee has done the sound mixing.[26] This is the first Sriram Raghavan film that has seen extensive use of Visual Effects (VFX) in post-production, to enhance the overall cinematic experience.[27]
Soundtrack
The film’s soundtrack is composed by Sachin–Jigar, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The soundtrack of the film is being released on Sony Music.[11] A tribute song on the film, titled ‘Ham Fouji Hain’ was released on 25 November 2025 on YouTube by Maddock Music. The song has lyrics written by Vaibhav, and music composition by Rooh. The video has been edited by Nonu and the voice has been generated through AI.[28] The first single ‘Sitaare’ was launched on 3 December 2025, it has been sung by Arijit Singh and lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya with music by White Noise Collectives.[29] The second single ‘Ban Ke Dikha Ikkis’ was released on 9 December 2025. The song has vocals by Jasmine Sandlas, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya with music by White Noise Collectives. [30]
| Title | Singer(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Sitaare” (Music by White Noise Collectives) | Arijit Singh | 3:16 |
| 2. | “Ban Ke Dikha Ikkis” (Music by White Noise Collectives) | Jasmine Sandlas | 2:36 |
Marketing
The trailer of the film was attached with the film Thamma.[10] The trailer was officially launched on YouTube on 29 October 2025. The 1st poster was released on 14 October 2025 on the anniversary of Arun Khetarpal’s birth.[31][32] The film originally planned for release on 2 October 2025 has now been postponed for release to 25 December 2025 around the 54th anniversary of Arun Khetarpal’s death,[5] the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra award; mainly to avoid clash with Kantara: Chapter 1 as well as to make full use of Christmas and New Year holiday and festivities.[33] The first teaser was launched on 24 May 2025.[34]
Release
On 28 November 2025, in an ode to the recently deceased actor Dharmendra, the filmmakers Maddock Films have released a poem titled Aj vi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa, which has been written and orated by Dharmendra himself.[35]
Home media
The film will have its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video post its theatrical run.[36]
References
- ^ a b “Ikkis Trailer: Agastya Nanda Takes On The Role Of War Hero Arun Khetarpal In Sriram Raghavan’s Film”. NDTV. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ “‘Ikkis’ Trailer: Agastya Nanda delivers a powerful portrayal of war hero Arun Khetarpal in Sriram Raghavan’s gripping drama”. The Times of India. 29 October 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ “Ikkis trailer out: Agastya Nanda channels war hero Arun Khetarpal’s courage and sacrifice. Watch”. Hindustan Times. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ “Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis to release in theatres on this date”. Cinema Express. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ a b “Ikkis Cast & Crew”. bollywood hungama. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ a b “‘Ikkis’ Trailer: Agastya Nanda Transforms Into War Hero Arun Khetarpal In Sriram Raghavan’s Epic”. The Hollywood Reporter India.
- ^ “‘Ikkis’ Trailer: Agastya Nanda delivers a powerful portrayal of war hero Arun Khetarpal in Sriram Raghavan’s gripping drama”. Times of India.
- ^ “Rajasthan’s Rising Star Shree Bishnoi Set to Captivate in Sriram Raghavan’s Epic War Saga IKKIS – Global Release on 25 December 2025”. english.dainikjagranmpcg.com. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ “मिठड़िया गांव से निकले युवा ने मनवाया लोहा, बॉलीवुड में अभिनय से छोड़ रहा है छाप”. Patrika News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ a b c “Ikkis trailer: Agastya Nanda fights for India in Sriram Raghavan-directed war drama”. Telegraph India.
- ^ a b c “Ikkis Cast & Crew”. bollywood hungama.
- ^ “Ikkis shooting complete: Agastya Nanda 1st look as Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal out”. india today.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ikkis-veeru-dharmendra-and-jailor-asrani-of-sholay-set-to-reunite-one-last-time-in-sriram-raghavans-film/articleshow/125644449.cms
- ^ “Sriram Raghavan”s “Ikkis” to come out in theatres on October 2″. The Print.
- ^ “Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Ikkis’ with Agastya Nanda will be shot in North India later this year, more details revealed – Exclusive”. times of india.
- ^ “Dharmendra’s emotional poem in Ikkis is an ode to his beloved pind. Watch”. indiatoday.
- ^ “Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal’s biopic ‘Ikkis’ to hit theatres in December”. telegraph india.
- ^ “Dharmendra to share screen with Agastya Nanda in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Ikkis’“. NEWS 18.
- ^ “Agastya Nanda’s First Look From Ikkis Out, Film To Release In December 2025”. NEWS 18.
- ^ “Ikkis trailer out: Agastya Nanda channels war hero Arun Khetarpal’s courage and sacrifice. Watch”. hindustantimes.
- ^ “I killed your son Lt Arun Khetarpal: Pak soldier’s confession to Indian Brigadier”. india today.
- ^ “Ikkis: Sikandar Kher Joins Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda In Sriram Raghavan’s Next War Drama”. NDTV.
- ^ “Not Varun Dhawan but Agastya Nanda to play war hero Arun Khetarpal PVC in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis”. india today.
- ^ “अभिनेता श्री बिश्नोई की चमक फिल्म “इक्कीस” में – श्रीराम राघवन की बहुप्रतीक्षित युद्धगाथा 25 दिसंबर को रिलीज़ के लिए तैयार – Bhaskar Digital”. 5 November 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ “मिठड़िया गांव से निकले युवा ने मनवाया लोहा, बॉलीवुड में अभिनय से छोड़ रहा है छाप”. Patrika News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ “Ikkis Cast & Crew”. bollywood hungama.
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- ^ “Ham Fouji Hain”. maddock music.
- ^ “Sitaare Song from Ikkis: अरिजीत सिंह की आवाज में रोमांटिक सॉन्ग ‘सितारे’ हुआ रिलीज, देखें वीडियो”. navbharatlive.
- ^ “‘Ikkis’ का नया ट्रैक बना रियल हीरोज़ को सलाम, ‘Ban Ke Dikha’ हुआ रिलीज़”. punjabkesari.
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- ^ “Bollywood’s Diwali blockbuster: Thamma to debut Ikkis trailer, uniting patriotism and horror on the big screen”. Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ “Ikkis makers CONFIRM December 2025 release after sidestepping Kantara clash; drop new posters featuring Agastya Nanda”. Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ “Maddock Films unveils Ikkis’ announcement teaser starring Agastya Nanda, war-drama to release on Gandhi Jayanti: Watch”. moneycontrol.
- ^ “Dharmendra yearns to return to his village in moving poem from final film Ikkis; fans say ‘Brought tears to our eyes’“. hindustantimes.
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