Ikkis Final Trailer: Dharmendra Becomes Emotional Anchor As Agastya Nanda Shows Heroic Feats - Watch

Dharmendra's last big screen appearance Ikkis' final trailer, was released today, and it will bring you to tears. With this film, director Sriram Raghavan is bringing to the big screen one of India’s most inspiring real-life stories with Ikkis, a heartfelt tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the Param Vir Chakra awardee. The film, produced by Maddock Films, aims to capture both the heroic feats and the human side of Khetarpal, blending intense military action with deeply personal moments from his life. The recently released final trailer showcases the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering sense of duty that defined Arun’s journey, while also showing his relationships with family members and the values instilled in him from a young age.

The trailer also captures Dharmendra's emotional moments, a scene that is bound to leave fans emotional. The war-drama will be released in theatres on January 1, 2026.

Ikkis' final trailer ft Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda will leave you emotional

In the movie, Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda portrays Arun Khetarpal, stepping into the role with sensitivity and intensity. The trailer also features veteran actor Dharmendra in a deeply emotional moment, stressting on Arun’s youth and the tragedy of a life lost at 21, making it clear that Ikkis is both a war story and a moving human drama.The trailer introduces audiences to a narrative rooted in courage, honour, and ultimate sacrifice. Debutant Agastya Nanda steps into the role of Arun Khetarpal, capturing both the youthful spirit and unwavering resolve of the decorated army officer. While the film promises gripping military action, the trailer makes it clear that Ikkis is as much a personal story as it is a war drama. It explores Arun’s relationships with his family, his values, and the deep sense of duty that shaped his decisions on and off the battlefield.

Dharmendra's emotional moment to bring audience to tears

One of the most essential moments in the trailer comes from veteran actor Dharmendra, whose character delivers a line that has already struck a deep emotional chord. Holding a photograph of his sons, he says, “Yeh mera chota beta hai Mukesh, 50 ka hai. Aur yeh hai mera bada beta Arun, jo hamesha ikkis ka hi rahega,” showing the heartbreaking truth that Arun will forever remain 21. This dialogue encapsulates the film’s title and serves as a powerful reminder of a life cut short in service of the nation.

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About Ikkis

Ikkis traces Arun Khetarpal’s journey from his commissioning into the 17 Poona Horse regiment after graduating from the Indian Military Academy to his heroic actions during the Battle of Basantar in December 1971. Directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Maddock Films, Ikkis also stars Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia, Jaideep Ahlawat, Deepak Dobriyal and others in pivotal roles. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 1, 2026, after being postponed from its original Christmas 2025 release date.