Ikkis Trailer Released: Agastya Nanda Portrays India’s Youngest Param Vir Chakra Hero Arun Khetarpal in a Story of Courage

Ziya Khan October 30, 2025Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Well, as per the latest buzz, Maddock Films and Dinesh Vijan have unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for Ikkis, a powerful tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal—the youngest recipient of India’s Param Vir Chakra. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the film marks the theatrical debut of Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, who brings to life the 21-year-old war hero whose bravery remains legendary.

The tagline, “Woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka hi rahega,” encapsulates the film’s spirit—a salute to youthful fearlessness and selfless valor that defined a generation. Ikkis vividly portrays Khetarpal’s heroic acts during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, balancing intense battle sequences with the emotional journey of a young soldier fueled by patriotism and unwavering conviction.

Agastya Nanda, who debuted in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies on Netflix, takes a bold step forward with this challenging and inspiring role. The trailer has sparked widespread excitement online, earning praise for Agastya’s compelling performance and Raghavan’s masterful storytelling. Supporting his nephew, actor Abhishek Bachchan shared the trailer on Instagram, cheering Agastya’s debut. How about checking the trailer the makers shared on their social media handles, have a look at it as under coming on their Insta:

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The Bachchan family has consistently shown strong support for Agastya since his entry into acting. Produced by Maddock Films, Ikkis boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia, Deepak Dobriyal, Sikandar Kher, Rahul Dev, Vivaan Shah, and more. The film is all set to release this December, Ikkis promises an emotional and inspiring cinematic tribute celebrating one of India’s most extraordinary young heroes. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us. If you have anything to share do comment below and let your thoughts come along the best.