Ikkis, a war biopic which delves into the life of Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, is set to stream on OTT platforms after an underwhelming run in the theatres. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the film is headlined by Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia, and Rahul Dev. This is the last film to feature the legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra. The film is centered around the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India–Pakistan War, while the title is in reference to the age at which Arun Khetarpal attained martyrdom.
Ikkis OTT Release: When is the Dharmendra starrer releasing on OTT?
Ikkis was scheduled to release theatrically on 25 December 2025, however it was postponed to 1 January 2026. After a modest run in the cinemas, the film was available to rent on OTT. Now, after being a rental-only title, it is being released for subscribers from 26 February 2026.
Ikkis OTT Release: When & Where to Watch
Starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, the film Ikkis will be available on Amazon Prime Video. To watch the film on OTT, viewers would need an active subscription for Amazon Prime Video.
Ikkis OTT Release: Full Cast & Crew
Ikkis stars Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra, and the film chronicles his life and martyrdom in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India–Pakistan War. It also stars Dharmendra as Retired Brigadier Madan Lal Khetarpal, who is Arun’s father.
The supporting cast includes Jaideep Ahlawat as a Pakistani Army officer, and Suhasini Mulay as Arun’s mother. Sikander Kher, Vivaan Shah, and Deepak Dobriyal appear in smaller but important roles.
The film is directed and co-written by Sriram Raghavan. It is co-produced by Dinesh Vijan, Binny Padda, Sharada Karki Jalota, and Poonam Shivdasani under Maddock Films, known for the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, consisting of films such as Stree (2018), Stree 2 (2024), Bhediya (2022) and Munjya (2024).
Ikkis OTT Release: What is the Plot of the movie?
Following the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Ikkis has a dual narrative. The narrative moves between two timelines, from 1971 during the India–Pakistan War featuring the martyr, to three decades later, featuring a visit to Pakistan by his father, Brigadier Madan Lal Khetarpal.
The story begins in 1971 at a training camp in Ahmednagar, where fellow officers celebrate Arun’s 21st birthday before training is abruptly cancelled due to rising border tensions. As war looms, the film traces Arun’s journey, from his early days as a spirited young officer to his deployment as a tank commander when hostilities formally begin. Amid the chaos of war, Arun leads his tank squadron into battle and fights against more than a dozen tanks before sustaining fatal injuries.
Parallelly, the narrative shifts to 2001 in Lahore, where Brigadier Jaan Mohammed Nisar prepares to receive the fallen hero’s father Madan Lal Khetarpal during a college reunion visit. The emotional arc culminates in the father visiting the site where his son fell in battle.
Ikkis OTT Release: Why Should You Watch?
If you enjoy war biopic films with a unique narrative, Ikkis could be right up your alley. The film places Agastya Nanda at the center of a gritty war, beyond which there lies a deeply personal story of youth, courage, love, and sacrifice. For Dharmendra fans, this film is the last one to feature the legendary star before his demise. Anchored by strong performances, it delivers both patriotic scale and intimate drama.
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