Amitabh Bachchan has revealed why his grandson, Agastya Nanda’s movie Ikkis has been postponed. The Sriram Raghavan directorial, which was supposed to hit theatres on December 25, will now be released
on January 1, 2026. While it was being speculated that the film has been postponed to avoid box office competition with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar and Kartik Aaryan’s Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, Big B has now revealed the real reason behind the decision.
Recently, Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog and revealed that Ikkis has been pushed because of astrological reasons. “IKKIS pehle PACCHIS (25) ko thi, ab hogi CHHABBIS (26), pehli (1) ko; kuch jyotish vidya wale kahe, bhai, shagun hai accha, chale chalo, bas chale chalo!! (It was on the 25th before, now it will be on the 26, on the 1st; some astrologers say, brother, it’s a good omen, let’s go, just let’s go!!)” he wrote.
Big B has been cheering for his grandson’s Ikkis for a long time now. Recently, when the trailer of the film was released, the Bollywood superstar penned a heartfelt note for Agastya and wrote, “I held you in my hands as soon as you were born .. few months later, I held you again in my hands and your soft fingers reached out to play with my beard ..TODAY you play in Theatres all over the World ..(sic).”
“You are SPECIAL .. all my prayers and blessings to you .. may you ever bring glory to your work and the greatest PRIDE for the family (red heart and folded hands emoji) (sic),” he added.
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.
