'Dharam Ji Is My Favourite Part Of Film': Agastya Nanda On Being A Part Of Ikkis

Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming movie, Ikkis, is going to be very special. The film, which also stars Agastya Nanda in the lead, will mark late actor Dharmendra’s last film. Recently, Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson also spoke about being a part of this movie and shared how Ikkis marked one of his earliest experiences of working with a towering figure of Indian cinema.

“We didn’t have many scenes together, but the time we did spend was unforgettable,” Agastya said during a media interaction in Mumbai, as quoted by India Today. The young talent further recalled his first meeting with Dharmendra and shared that while he was very nervous about it, Dharmendra was very kind. “He never made you feel like he was a senior. He spoke to you like a friend,” Agastya said and described

the late actor as warm, relaxed and surprisingly energetic on set.

Agastya further shared that Dharam Ji was very much engaged, present and curious during the making of the film. “He was always there, always involved,” he said and then added, “That kind of love for the craft stays with you.”

Nanda also revealed that while Dharmendra had finished shooting for Ikkis, he did not see the final cut. “It feels unfortunate,” he said and concluded by saying, “He couldn’t see the performance he gave. It’s so endearing. Dharam Ji is my favourite part of the film.”

What Do We Know About Ikkis?

Helmed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis shares the inspiring story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal – India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Khetarpal took on the enemy head-on during the Battle of Basantar, destroying 10 Pakistani tanks before losing his life.

Sharing the trailer of Ikkis on social media, makers Maddock Films said, “Woh Ikkis Ka Tha, Ikkis Ka Hi Rahega! Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films present #Ikkis, an untold true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal directed by Sriram Raghavan. Share your #QissaAtIkkis because every legendary story starts young. In cinemas December 2025! (sic).”

Accompanying Agastya Nanda, the project will also see Simar Bhatia, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, and Deepak Dobriyal in significant roles, along with others.

Ikkis will hit theatres on January 1, 2026.