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Critics Reviews

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Jan 2
3/5
This is as anti-Dhurandhar a film as you can hope to watch in theatres this year, a film that speaks of the residual connections between people regardless of borders, as opposed to those whose intention is to stoke old wounds, and create new ones. Go to Full Review
Anuj Kumar The Hindu Jan 10
An intimate exploration of duty, loss, and the human side of conflict, the film’s plea for empathy across borders is noble, emphasising the futility of war and the personal toll it exacts. Go to Full Review
Dipankar Sarkar Upper Stall Jan 3
Ikkis is less concerned with triumph or spectacle than with the quiet aftermath of conflict, where lives are reshaped, memories linger, and moral ambiguities remain unresolved. Go to Full Review
Saibal Chatterjee NDTV Jan 3
3.5/5
Dharmendra's final screen appearance enormously enriches an emotionally engaging, if not viscerally rousing, film that pivots around a pair of key performances from lead actor Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat. Go to Full Review
Rishabh Suri Hindustan Times Jan 2
3.5/5
Overall, Ikkis works best when it stops trying to be a war film and becomes a painful reminder. It tells you something unbearable: that our freedoms were bought by people who never got to live theirs. Go to Full Review
Nandini Ramnath Scroll.in Jan 2
A spirit of empathy, as casual as it is bold, courses through the 147-minute narrative. Ikkis always benefits from Raghavan’s fondness for no-nonsense, wry characters. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Kuldip W Jan 2 Very well done movie See more Advaith A @flashflickreviews 3d What's interesting about Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis, is that it isn't glorifying the life of a martyr, but rather mourning the loss of his life, brought upon by a pointless war. It's a contemplative, melancholic and moving tale, that spans decades, expanding beyond what your average military biopic showcases. It examines the very nature of war, through an unexpected friendship between two men of rival nations, played with conviction by Jaideep Ahlawat and the mesmerizing Dharmendra, in what is a beautiful swan song to the legendary actor. It brilliantly incorporates non linear storytelling, all edited together seamlessly, with some of the most wonderfully thought out scene transitions I've seen in a while. Raghavan's control over tone is masterful, and his approach to directing the war sequences is taut and restrained, fitting in perfectly with the flow of the film. There are no big surprises in here, but what works is its ambitious storytelling, that puts forth a beautiful message. See more deevanshu s @Deevanshu Jan 17 A pakistani sponsored movie See more work t @Watchtower Jan 10 Badly made film, bad acting and could not stand Dharmender. His speech is slurry. Dharmender couldn't act. Gimme 3 hrs of my life back. See more Sukhminder L @Sukhminder Jan 9 It was an absolute delight to watch it on my birthday! Coming from an Army background I just couldn't think of any other (recent) defence related movie which has been picturized so aptly and precisely. Well done guys! See more Mirza M @mirzabaig890 Jan 6 'Ikkis' is a sensitive & tear-jerking homage to a war hero that values empathy over spectacle. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Director
Sriram Raghavan
Producer
Dinesh Vijan, Binny Padda
Screenwriter
Sriram Raghavan
Production Co
Maddock Films
Genre
Biography, War, History, Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 30m