Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda’s film ‘Ikkis’ is the first Bollywood film to be released this year. Based on the true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, this film has been successful in attracting both the audience and critics.

The film is the last film of late actor Dharmendra and his last film is amazing. This is the reason why the film is getting viewers even in front of an amazing film like ‘Dhurandhar’ on the opening day. Let us know the opening day earnings of the film.

Box office collection of ‘Ikkis’

Made under the direction of Sriram Raghavan, this film has collected Rs 3.2 crores till 4:05 pm on the opening day, according to Skynlink. Please note that this figure is still preliminary. This may change after the final data comes.

‘Ikkis’ got good reviews

While giving 4 stars to the film of Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya, ABP News has written in its review that Agastya Nanda’s acting is so amazing that he has completely lived the character of martyr Arun Khetrapal and has shown that he is the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan.

Praising Dharmendra, it is written in the same review that seeing Dharmendra is an emotion in itself. You can read the full review of the film here.

About twenty one

This film has been made under the banner of Maddock Films, the production house of Dinesh Vijan, who made films like ‘Stree 2’ and ‘Thama’. According to Pinkvilla, the prediction of the film on the opening day was Rs 3.5 crore. And the film has earned more than this in the initial hours itself.

This means that the film may move towards becoming a hit film very soon in the coming days. Apart from Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat is also in an important role in the film. Who has worked to increase the buzz of the film.

Dharmendra starrer ‘Ikkis’ has knocked at the box office. The story of the film is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal. It is known that Arun Khetrapal was martyred during the war between India and Pakistan in 1971. Agastya Nanda has played the role of Arun Khetrapal in the film.

Jaideep Ahlawat is seen in the role of Pakistani officer Brigadier Khwaja Mohammad Naseer in the film. It was he who martyred Arun Khetrapal in the battle. Sriram Raghavan has directed this film. X But the audience has started giving their reaction.

The film is an emotional war drama

Some people have even called this film a masterpiece. At the same time, some people said that they became emotional after seeing Dharmendra on the screen. While reacting, a user has written that this is an emotional war drama film. Another user has written that I have fallen in love with twenty-one.

#Ikkis Opened Better Than Expected. Hope movie delivers what it Promised and Year 2026 Starts with Successful note For Bollywood. Although with full faith in #SriramRaghavan As A Director . #Dharmendra #AgastyaNanda @MaddockFilms

— NAVEEN ANAND (@NaveenA78113109) January 1, 2026

Movie Review – Ikkis is an Emotionally Charged War Drama. #SriramRaghavan‘s biographical war drama on PVC awardee #arunkhetarpalFeaturing #Dharmendra, #jaideepahlawat , #AgastyaNandablends restraint, emotion, & realism

Rating 4.5/5https://t.co/OpOKUbrq1g

— Nitinn Sethi (@nitinnsethi) January 1, 2026

In a post-Dhurandar world, Sriram Raghavan’s IKKIS is just the anti-war narrative needed to cut through the abrasive, chest-thumping nationalism that has become way too common on celluloid.

Review, IKKIS, for @highonfilms__, https://t.co/Wu1dxshEGr

— Deepansh Duggal (@Deepansh75) January 1, 2026

Overall #Ikkis Such a film is being made where debut actor, real story and strong emotions are all working together well! Can’t Wait to experience this film on the big screen #HappyNewYear https://t.co/G1IVkh6u90 pic.twitter.com/knGeQNGHYx

— Abhijit Paul (@BanglaN67892196) January 1, 2026

This is a film which is heart touching. Another user has said about the film that Twenty One is better than expected.The film will fulfill its promise. It has been a successful start for Bollywood on the very first day of 2026. One user reacted and wrote,A similar film should have been released after Dhurandhar. So that chest-thumping nationalism can be ended.

Movie review: #IKKIS

Ikkis is fantastic, Patriotism & heroism at its peak! Shriram sir’s direction & scripting is very good.

Agastya & Dharam paji are phenomenal , and Deepak Dobriyal is the SURPRISE PACKAGE.

While watching movie, You’ll be right there on the battlefield,… pic.twitter.com/xb9s1cmwzB

— Shivaay ~ Shivaay (@BeingADian) January 1, 2026

In Sriram Raghavan’s moving Indo-Pak war drama, patriotism roars, while courage forgives. #Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat breathe life into #Ikkis through a sublime, soulful interplay of grief and guilt.
Here’s my #Ikkisreview Rating 3.5 stars: https://t.co/Y8O6W2jQdp pic.twitter.com/ipx4IQHLfs

— Renuka Vyavahare (@renukaVyavahare) January 1, 2026

That was Ikkis’s, and always will be.” #Ikkis is a MASTERPIECE.
Verdict: 4.5/5
Dharmendra is heartbreaking.
Agastya Nanda has arrived.
Sriram Raghavan’s emotional tribute is a must-watch.
Read Review:
[https://t.co/NgGsswmHVg]#IkkisReview #Dharmendra #Bollywood pic.twitter.com/APA5WTIU4n

— Trending Movie Hub (@theakashKaroli) January 1, 2026

One user wrote that I was impressed by Twenty One’s views on pacifism in the face of war-mongering cinema. After watching the film, people are praising the actors a lot. While reacting on X, he wrote that Ikkis is a film in which new actors, real story and real emotions come together. One user praised Dharmendra’s performance in Twenty One. The user wrote that despite the difficult schedule and fatigue, Dharmendra ji gave his best as always.,

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Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming film ‘Ikkis’ is special because it is Bollywood’s late Dharmendra’s last film on the big screen. This film will be released in theaters on January 1, but recently a special screening of it was hosted in Mumbai in which many stars participated. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra also saw the film. Later, he shared the review of ‘Ikkis’ on his Twitter handle and also wrote that it was such an emotional experience to see Dharam ji on screen.

How is the first review of ‘Ikkis’?
Sharing the review of ‘Ikkis’, Mukesh Chhabra wrote, “Just watched ‘Ikkis’, a film made entirely from the heart. A gentle, honest story that stays in the heart long after the film is over, Dharmendra sir… What dignity, what depth. If this is your last film, it will be truly heart-touching. You will be missed, sir. And Jaideep Ahlawat – salute to you! I absolutely look forward to it.” It wasn’t, and I was pleased to be surprised.”

After this he praised Agastya Nanda’s acting in the film and wrote, “Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia have a warm welcome, both looked very beautiful on screen. Their lovely eyes and charming chemistry were amazing. Agastya’s innocence and honesty really shined. Vivaan Shah and Sikandar Kher’s outstanding work. And above all Sriram Raghavan, the man, the master, once again, sir… once again.” A heart-touching film, a story told with honesty that feels personal.”

Just watched Ikkis — a film made purely from the heart. Gentle, honest storytelling that stays with you long after it ends.
Dharmendra sir… what grace, what depth. If this is your last film, it truly breaks the heart . You’ve left us with something deeply emotional and…

— Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) December 29, 2025

About twenty one
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, Twenty One is based on the inspiring story of 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal who was the youngest Indian to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra. In the battle of Basantar, Khetrapal faced the enemy bravely and destroyed 10 Pakistani tanks before sacrificing his life. Along with Agastya Nanda, other actors including Simar Bhatia, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher and Deepak Dobriyal will also be seen in important roles in this film.