Ikkis (2026)
The Hero of Basantar This biographical war drama tells the gripping true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who became India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. At just 21 years old, Arun displayed legendary bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, leading a tank charge that halted the enemy’s advance despite being heavily outnumbered.
Movie Info
- Title: Ikkis
- Year: 2026
- Runtime: 148 minutes
- Genre: History, War, Drama
- Country: India
- Language: English, हिन्दी
- Director: Sriram Raghavan
- Writers: Sriram Raghavan, Pooja Ladha Surti, Arijit Biswas
Ikkis, released in 2026, tells a story that connects with many people.
Official Trailer
Release
Ikkis was officially released on 1 January 2026. The movie was released in India.
Cast
The cast includes Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia, Shree Bishnoi, Suhasini Mulay.
Where to Watch
The movie can be seen in cinemas and may stream online.
Poster

Overall, Ikkis is an amazing film with outstanding performances. Worth the watch tbh
@Rohan Verma tbh I felt a bit overwhelmed by how dramatic it was. Did you find it too intense?
Can I get an explanation for the ending? I’m still thinking about it lol
Gonna rewatch it once more before writing a full review. So many questions tho…
Not a fan of war movies but this one was different. Emotional and gripping. Highly rec!
Just wanted to say, Ikkis made me wanna relearn about Indian history
It’s been a while since I felt this invested in a movie. Kudos to the team behind it!
Where do I even start? Ikkis is not just a war movie, it’s an emotional rollercoaster. 10/10 would watch again
Ikkis is a masterpiece. The actor who played Arun was so convincing lol
TBH best Indian movie since RRR. Arun Khetarpal’s story is incredible!
I’d love to see more of the backstory. Maybe a prequel? This story just scratched the surface imo
@Sofie Johansen tbh I’m still trying to process it too lol. Maybe we can discuss on the next episode of Cinema Chat?
@Ola Andersen same lol. I’m actually thinking of reading more about Arun Khetarpal now
Just watched Ikkis, felt some kinda way 🤔
Lol what’s with the CGI? Some parts felt like a video game. Still enjoyed tho
@Adwoa Darko imo the CGI did not take away from the story. Nice points!
@Sakura Ito honestly I think it’s a great ending just the way it is. No need for more
@Adaeze Obi the actor’s performance was def an important part of the movie. Nice call!