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Overview
Second Lieutenant and India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Arun Khetarpal, gave his life fighting for his battalion and the country during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Ikkis also takes a reflective look at the futility of war through the eyes of Khetarpal's father, who visits his ancestral home in Sargodha and Alma Mater for reunion, which now happens to be in post-partition Pakistan, 30 years later.
A closer look
Ikkis (2026) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History, War. Directed by Sriram Raghavan. The cast includes Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Aadyanshi Kapoor, Simar Bhatia. Runtime: 148 minutes.
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Ikkis FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Ikkis?
Ikkis is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Ikkis?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 2026. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Ikkis?
The listed director is Sriram Raghavan.
Who is in the cast of Ikkis?
The available cast credits include Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Aadyanshi Kapoor, Simar Bhatia, Shree Bishnoi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Ikkis?
The recorded runtime is 148 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Ikkis?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History, War.
What is the original title of Ikkis?
The original title in our source data is इक्कीस. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Ikkis about?
Second Lieutenant and India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Arun Khetarpal, gave his life fighting for his battalion and the country during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Ikkis also takes a reflective look at the futility of war through the eyes of Khetarpal's father, who visits his ancestral home in Sargodha and Alma Mater for reunion, which now happens to be in post-partition Pakistan, 30 years later.
Is a trailer available for Ikkis?
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