Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Dharmendra to Play Agastya Nanda's Father in War Drama 'Ikkis'
A new movie called 'Ikkis' is coming out, directed by Sriram Raghavan.
It's about a brave young soldier named Arun Khetarpal who fought in a war in 1971 and became a hero.
The movie stars Agastya Nanda as Arun Khetarpal.
Veteran actor Dharmendra plays the role of Arun's father, a Brigadier named ML Khetarpal.
Dharmendra's character is important because he inspired his son to join the army and be brave.
The story also includes a part where Arun's father meets the enemy commander who was responsible for his son's death years later.
This meeting reveals the enemy's respect for Arun's courage.
The movie is about courage, patriotism, and the bond between a father and son during wartime.
It will be released around Christmas.
Dharmendra will play Brigadier ML Khetarpal, father of war hero Arun Khetarpal, in the upcoming film 'Ikkis'.
Agastya Nanda portrays Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Vir Chakra, who fought in the 1971 war.
The film is directed by Sriram Raghavan and is set to release on December 25.
Brigadier ML Khetarpal instilled patriotism and courage in his son, influencing his decision to join the army.
Decades after the war, ML Khetarpal met the Pakistani Brigadier who killed his son, who acknowledged Arun's exceptional bravery.
- Who
- Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda, Sriram Raghavan
- What
- Dharmendra will portray the father of war hero Arun Khetarpal, played by Agastya Nanda, in the upcoming war drama 'Ikkis'. The film focuses on Arun Khetarpal's bravery in the 1971 war.
- When
- The film is set during the 1971 war and is scheduled for release on December 25.
- Where
- The story involves events related to the 1971 war and a subsequent visit to Sargodha, Pakistan.
- Why
- The film aims to immortalize the story of war hero Arun Khetarpal and his father's role in inspiring him.
- Movie Title
- Ikkis
- Director
- Sriram Raghavan
- Lead Actor
- Agastya Nanda
- Dharmendra's Role
- ML Khetarpal (Arun Khetarpal's father)
- Agastya Nanda's Role
- Arun Khetarpal (Youngest Vir Chakra recipient)
- Release Date
- December 25
- War Setting
- 1971 War