Gadar director Anil Sharma recently attended the screening of Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming movie, Ikkis, which also marks Dharmendra’s last movie on the big screen. After watching the show, Sharma took to his
X (formerly Twitter) handle and shared how the film left him very emotional and teary-eyed. The filmmaker mentioned that Dharam ji’s presence on screen was deeply touching and that Agastya Nanda also performed ‘very well’.
“Saw Dharam ji’s last film yesterday… deeply touched. Watched him with teary eyes …what a role, what a performer. He leaves us with dignity, depth, and unforgettable grace.Heartfelt congratulations to the entire #IKEES team…. the makers, technicians, and every actor who helped create this tribute. @aapkadharam lives on. Special mention to #AgastyaNanda he performed very well,” he wrote.
Saw Dharam ji’s last film yesterday… deeply touched.
Watched him with teary eyes …
what a role, what a performer.
He leaves us with dignity, depth, and unforgettable grace.Heartfelt congratulations to the entire #IKEES team….
the makers, technicians, and every actor who… pic.twitter.com/HHRvtIKPo7— Anil Sharma (@Anilsharma_dir) December 30, 2025
Anil Sharma has a close connection to Dharmendra’s family. He worked with the late veteran actor on the 2007 movie Apne, which also stars Sunny and Bobby Deol.
Earlier today, casting director Mukesh Chhabra also reviewed Ikkis and wrote on his X handle, “Just watched Ikkis — a film made purely from the heart. Gentle, honest storytelling that stays with you long after it ends. Dharmendra sir… what grace, what depth. If this is your last film, it truly breaks the heart 💔. You’ve left us with something deeply emotional and important. You will be missed, sir. 🙏And Jaideep Ahlawat — hats off. I genuinely didn’t expect this, and I’m glad to be surprised. ❤️🧿.”
“A warm welcome to Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia — both were beautiful on screen. Endearing eyes, lovely chemistry. Agastya’s innocence and sincerity truly shine. Special mention to Vivan Shah and Sikandar Kher — outstanding work. And above all — Sriram Raghavan. The man. The master. Once again, sir… once again. 🙏🎬 A heartfelt film, told with honesty. Cinema that feels personal. ❤️,” he added.
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.
Accompanying Agastya Nanda, the project will also see Simar Bhatia, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, and Deepak Dobriyal in significant roles, along with others.
