'Ikkis': Rajnath Singh attends special screening of Agastya Nanda's film
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh showed up for the special screening of "Ikkis" in Delhi—a film about Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a real-life war hero who received the Param Vir Chakra.
Singh honored Khetarpal's family at the event and shared his admiration for the young officer's courage during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
Release date, cast, and what to expect
"Ikkis" is now set to hit theaters on January 1, 2026 (pushed from its Christmas slot to avoid box office clashes).
Agastya Nanda stars as Khetarpal, with Dharmendra appearing posthumously as his father.
The story centers on the intense Battle of Basantar, aiming to spotlight both Khetarpal's bravery and the spirit of India's armed forces.
The cast also features Simar Bhatia, Shree Bishnoi, Suhasini Mulay, Sikander Kher, and Rahul Dev.