Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Agastya Nanda Cast in Ikkis After Varun Dhawan
The movie Ikkis is about a brave soldier named Arun Khetrapal.
At first, Varun Dhawan was chosen to play Arun, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for a younger actor, Agastya Nanda was cast instead.
The director, Sriram Raghavan, felt that Agastya Nanda was the right choice because he was the right age and could commit to the project for a few years.
Varun Dhawan was initially hesitant about playing a younger character but eventually supported the decision.
This change allowed Agastya Nanda to make his big-screen debut in Ikkis.
Varun Dhawan was initially chosen to play Arun Khetrapal in Ikkis.
The COVID-19 pandemic and age requirements led to a change in casting.
Agastya Nanda was cast as Arun Khetrapal and made his big-screen debut in Ikkis.
Director Sriram Raghavan felt Agastya Nanda was the right choice for the role.
Varun Dhawan initially hesitated about playing a younger character but supported the decision.
- Who
- Agastya Nanda, Varun Dhawan, Sriram Raghavan
- What
- Casting change for the film Ikkis
- When
- After the COVID-19 pandemic
- Where
- India
- Why
- Age requirements and commitment for the role
- Film
- Ikkis
- Director
- Sriram Raghavan
- Original Lead Choice
- Varun Dhawan
- Final Lead
- Agastya Nanda
- Film Subject
- Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal
- Param Vir Chakra Recipient
- Arun Khetrapal
- Reason for Change
- COVID-19 pandemic and age requirements