Ikkis: Amitabh Bachchan Reviews Grandson Agastya Nanda's Film, Says 'When He Is In Frame, You Only Watch Him'

Agastya Nanda's upcoming film Ikkis gives a stirring glimpse into the extraordinary life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Directed by National Award–winning

filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the biographical war drama is slated for release on New Year's Day, 1st January 2026. Apart from Agastya's portrayal of Arun Khetarpal, fans are also excited to see Simar Bhatia, Akshay Kumar's niece's debut. Nanda's granddad and veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has reviewed the film and he is super proud.

Amitabh Bachchan Reviews Agastya Nanda's Ikkis

Early Tuesday morning, Amitabh Bachchan shared his review of Agastya’s film Ikkis on his blog. It read, "Emotions flow ..As do they tonight when you witness the grandson excel in IKKIS .. the time when his Mother, Shweta is being rushed to Breach Candy Hospital as she encounters final labour pains .. his birth .. holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue .. to the time when he grew a bit and holding him in my arms, and he fiddles with my beard .. to his growth .. to the final personal decision of his to be an actor , and tonight to see him in frame, unable to take my eyes off each time he fills the frames of the film." Further, he added, "His maturity, his unfiltered honesty in his performance, his presence justifying the character he portrays .. nothing frith or froth , just the Arun Khetarpal soldier , who fought in his bravery as the 21 year old , defending the nation during the India -Pak war of 1971 .. nothing excessive , just the perfection in every shot .. when he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema."

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"And the film flawless in its presentation .. its writing .. its Direction ..And when it ends .. the eyes filled with tears of joy and pride .. unable to speak out ..In silence ..The silence that belongs to me .. my understanding .. no other ..Love," the actor concluded. Late actor Dharmendra will be posthumously seen in the upcoming film Ikkis, once said that he wishes that people of both India and Pakistan watch the film.