Movie:
Ikkis

Director: Sriram Raghavan

Author: Arijit Biswas, Sriram Raghavan, Pooja Ladha Surti

Forged: Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, Dharmendra, Simar Bhatia, Sikandar Kher, Vivaan Shah, Ekavali Khanna, Shree Bishnoi

Platform: In theatres

Runtime: 144 minutes (2 hours 24 minutes)

Ikkis Evaluate

“Bewakoof bahadur hota hai ya bahadur bewakoof, woh jung tay karta hai” and I’ve to say, Ikkis has proved director Sriram Raghavan is courageous for making this biographic conflict drama. Primarily based on the lifetime of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC and the Battle of Basantar that passed off throughout the Indo-Pakistani Battle of 1971, the drama is uncooked, brave, sincere, emotion-heavy and above all, made with love and respect to the Indian Military and the household of the 21-year-old martyr.

The movie begins in 1971 when Arun (Agastya Nanda) and his colleague – who’re nonetheless in coaching, are despatched to the Samba Poona Regiment, aka The Poona Horse (seventeenth Cavalry) and made to swimsuit up and put together to storm in Pakistan throughout the then-ongoing Indo-Pakistani Battle. The movie not solely provides the viewers a into the robust man Arun was – by way of main him main his troops to victory and even ratting one out within the identify of obligation, but additionally provides us a glimpse into his household and love life through his father, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal (Dharmendra) and his girlfriend, Kiran Kochar (Simar Bhatia).

Whereas giving viewers a glimpse of him life, Sriram Raghavan additionally fantastically tells the influence his sacrifice had on one Pakistani officer – Brigadier Jaan Mohammad Nisar (Jaideep Ahlawat). What precisely did Arun do to earn Nisar’s timeless respect? Why does Arun’s father go to Nisar and spend time with him in Pakistan? To know all these solutions one has to observe the conflict drama. Learn our Ikkis overview and ebook your tickets to observe it quickly trigger it doesn’t disappoint.

What Works

Sriram Raghavan’s truthfully in bringing the story to life is clearly seen and is without doubt one of the foremost causes the movie works. Agastya Nanda has delivered an impeccable efficiency, proving he’s Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson in addition to a fourth era Kapoor household star. Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat’s nuance appearing is earnest and emotionally heavy, sufficient to even transfer you to tears.

Technical Evaluation

Course

Sriram Raghavan is a grasp director and he’s showcased his craft as soon as extra in Ikkis. His honesty in telling Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal’s, PVC, story is gorgeous, refreshing and uncooked. It captivates the viewers’ consideration from the very first body and continues to take action until the credit roll by and we see Arun’s mom obtain his Param Vir Chakra award.

Story & Screenplay

Co-written by Raghavan, the movie follows two timelines concurrently and does justice to each all through. Neither one storyline is given significance over the opposite and each handle to shine shiny, as they carry completely different feelings.

Enhancing

The modifying is one level and the movie has a good tempo.

Music

The music is nice and helps the narrative. No complaints right here.

Star Forged

All the star solid has delivered impeccable performances be it Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, Dharmendra as his robust however heartbroken and mourning father, Jaideep Ahlawat as a Brigadier within the Pakistani military or any of the numerous younger lads who had been a part of the forty seventh Infantry Brigade of the Indian Military.

Speaking about Agastya Nanda, Ikkis has carried out him what The Archies couldn’t – showcasing his uncooked expertise. Agastya has given his 100% in taking part in Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, and that’s clearly seen from his very first body proper till we see him breath his final. From the mannerism one would count on from a military cadet (later officer) to confused younger grownup navigating life, Agastya has delivered a efficiency worthy of a spherical of applause and even awards.

Seeing Dharmendra on the large display in a bitter-sweet second. The veteran actor has as soon as once more impress us along with his retrained efficiency. His dealing with expressions and dialogue supply are sufficient to the touch not solely your coronary heart however soul too. Jaideep Ahlawat is an actor who could be mould into something and his efficiency as Brigadier Jaan Mohammad Nisar is proof. His emotional maturity, vulnerability and braveness – particularly within the face of demise, has solely cemented his place as one in all Bollywood’s greatest. The bond these two share is the most important spotlight of the movie except for Arun’s selfless sacrifice.

The movie’s supporting solid, be it Simar Bhatia as Arun’s girlfriend, Kiran Kochar, Rahul Dev as Lt Col Hanut Singh or Sikander Kher as Ris Sagat Singh, each one has delivered commendable efficiency throughout their restricted however effectively integrated and executed screentime. Particular shoutout to Vivaan Shah for his efficiency as Capt Vijender Malhotra. Vivaan’s interplay with Agastya’s Lieutenant Arun throughout the battle scene will make you emotional.

The opposite supporting solid have additionally performed their components effectively.

Conclusion

Begin your 12 months with a way of satisfaction for the martyrs of our nation by watching Ikkis. The Sriram Raghavan-directed biographical isn’t solely a tribute to India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee but additionally a uncooked and brave retelling of the battle that passed off in 1971, Arun Khetarpal’s legacy and the respect the 21-year-old commanded even from the Pakistani armed forces.

Do watch this movie and kickstart 2026 on an incredible word. Hope our Ikkis overview influences you to purchase tickets and watch it in theatres along with your family and friends.

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