Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Amitabh Bachchan Emotional Over Agastya Nanda's Film Ikkis
Amitabh Bachchan, a famous actor, watched his grandson Agastya Nanda's first movie called Ikkis.
He was very proud and emotional after seeing it.
He said Agastya did a great job and was perfect in every scene.
The movie is about a brave soldier named Arun Khetarpal who fought in a war.
It is directed by Sriram Raghavan and will be in theaters on New Year's Day 2026.
Amitabh Bachchan also praised the movie's writing and direction.
He felt so happy and proud that he had tears in his eyes when it ended.
Agastya Nanda shared that playing the role of Arun Khetarpal was a massive responsibility and a learning experience about bravery and mortality.
He also mentioned the privilege of working with the late Dharmendra, who has worked with four generations of his family.
Amitabh Bachchan praised his grandson Agastya Nanda's performance in the film Ikkis, calling it perfect and emotional.
The film Ikkis is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
Amitabh Bachchan shared his review on his blog, highlighting Agastya's maturity and unfiltered honesty in his acting.
The film is directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, set to release on January 1, 2026.
Agastya Nanda described the role as a massive responsibility and a learning experience about bravery and mortality.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan, Agastya Nanda, Sriram Raghavan, Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films
- What
- Amitabh Bachchan's emotional review of his grandson Agastya Nanda's film Ikkis
- When
- December 23, 2025, and set to release on January 1, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To share his emotional response and praise for Agastya Nanda's performance in the film Ikkis
- Film Title
- Ikkis
- Director
- Sriram Raghavan
- Producer
- Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films
- Lead Actor
- Agastya Nanda
- Release Date
- January 1, 2026
- Film Subject
- Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India-Pakistan War
- Posthumous Appearance
- Dharmendra
Sources
Amitabh Bachchan Reviews Grandson Agastya Nanda’s Film Ikkis: ‘Eyes Filled With Tears Of Joy And Pride’
Ikkis: Amitabh Bachchan Reviews Grandson Agastya Nanda's Film, Says 'When He Is In Frame, You Only Watch Him'
Ikkis First Review: 'निगाहें नहीं हटा पा रहा था', Amitabh Bachchan ने किया नाती अगस्त्य नंदा की 'इक्कीस' का रिव्यू
Agastya Nanda Opens Up On Ikkis
"Hardened Viewer" Amitabh Bachchan Reviews Grandson Agastya Nanda's Ikkis: "You Only Watch Him When He Is In The Frame"
'I wanted him to see the film in its entirety': Ikkis director Sriram Raghavan remembers Dharmendra; Dinesh Vijan describes familys 'heartbreaking' moment
Amitabh Bachchan lauds grandson Agastya Nanda's Performance in 'Ikkis': Eyes filled with tears of joy and pride
