Karan Johar Calls Ikkis ‘Love Letter To Peace,’ Says Dharmendra Commands The Screen

Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat starrer Ikkis has been doing decent business at the box office. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film got praise from Amitabh Bachchan, as the Bollywood superstar

has heaped praise on his grandson. Now, Karan Johar has joined the fan club as he reviewed Ikkis. The filmmaker has penned a long appreciation note for Agastya Nanda’s theatrical debut film, Ikkis and said that the film is a ‘love letter to peace’. Karan also remembered Dharmendra and stated that he has a towering screen presence in the film. KJo also showered love on Jaideep Ahlawat for his performance in Ikkis.

Karan Johar Reviews Ikkis

Karan Johar shared a poster of Ikkis on Instagram and wrote a long note for the team of Ikkis. In his note, KJo stated, “IKKIS is a love letter to peace… an honestly and earnestly told story about the absolute redundancy of war….i was so moved by so many moments of the film … it silently screams … and that’s where Sriram Raghavan gets it so right… i was moist eyed everytime Dharamji was on screen…. He has the most towering screen presence and yet can be so gentle and your heart goes out to his immensely dignified portrayal of a grieving father …. @jaideepahlawat proves time and again what an outstanding force of nature he is…he is ROCK SOLID!!”

While showering praise on debutant Agastya Nanda, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani director said, “Agastya Nanda is OUTSTANDING as the 21 year old Arun Khetarpal… his endearing innocence , silent resolve and eventual climax break out proves his metal as an artist… was so proud and excited to see him emerge as such a sincere and solid actor… can’t wait to see his journey unfold…” While concluding his note, Karan Johar gave special mention to Dinesh Vijan and his production house, Maddock Films, for making such a beautiful film. Karan wrote, “Kudos to Dinoo and @maddockfilms for supporting this brave and new take on a war film…. Please go watch this gem of a true story….#ikkis.” Talking about Ikkis, the film has been performing decently at the box office. Dharmendra’s poem in Ikkis is the highlight of the film. Stay tuned for more updates!