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Director Sriram Raghavan said he was surprised by how audiences received Ikkis in theaters, noting that early army screenings were highly positive. He suggested critics may not have seen the film yet and hopes they’ll watch it soon. Ikkis, based on Arun Kheterpal’s life, marks Agastya Nanda’s debut and features Dharmendra in his final role….
Months after Ikkis hit theatres and earned critical acclaim, director Sriram Raghavan has addressed the controversy surrounding the film’s disclaimer that called Pakistan “not at all trustworthy.” In a recent interview, the filmmaker admitted that he was not personally happy with the inclusion of the statement.Speaking to The Wire, Raghavan said, “A lot of people…
Dharmendra played a retired boxing coach estranged from his sons, anchoring the film’s emotional core. The story followed reconciliation, honour, and family pride through sport and sacrifice. Appearing alongside his real life sons, his performance emphasised restraint over heroics. The role was widely discussed for its dignity and maturity, marking a significant phase where he…
Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away in Mumbai on November 24. His last film ‘Ikkis’ released on January 1. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film had him with Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia. While one had seen Dharmendra’s sons Sunny and Bobby Deol attend the screening of the film and they also got emotional, Hema…
Agastya Nanda’s debut film, ‘Ikkis,’ has crossed Rs 27.55 crore at the box office. After a dip on Friday, weekend collections saw a boost, bringing the war drama closer to the Rs 30 crore mark. The film, set during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, features Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpa. ‘Ikkis’, marking the debut of…
‘Ikkis’, the war drama starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra in lead roles, has witnessed its first significant slowdown at the box office, with collections dipping below the Rs 1 crore mark.‘Ikkis’ box office performanceAs per early estimates on Sacnilk, ‘Ikkis’ earned around Rs 85 lakh net in India on its second Friday. This marks the…
‘Dhurandhar’ which released in theatres on December 5 has now successfully completed its fifth week in theatres and it has continued to roar. The film directed by Aditya Dhar, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal made more in its second week than the first which was no small feat. Dhurandhar…
When, in November 2025, the Indian cinema world lost one of its most shining stars, Dharmendra, it felt like someone had stolen the heart and soul from the industry. Thus, when 2026 began with the film ‘Ikkis,’ which featured his last on-screen presence, the industry and fans felt a sense of sentimentality. In the war…
Agastya Nanda’s launch into the film industry with ‘Ikkis’ has met a mixed reaction, managing to pull in Rs 25.60 crore by its eighth day. While excitement bubbled around Sriram Raghavan’s direction and Nanda’s debut, the war drama failed to captivate viewers, leading to dwindling ticket sales. This film also signifies a poignant moment, being…
After spending more than a month in theatres, ‘Dhurandhar’ has added yet another feather to its cap by registering the biggest fifth weekend ever for a Hindi film. The Aditya Dhar directorial has also managed to remain consistent all through and remain unaffected by other big releases like ‘Avatar Fire And Ash’ and films like…
