The film ‘Ikkis – The Untold True Story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal’ is being released in theaters on January 1. In this war drama, Agastya Nanda has played the role of real life hero Arun Khetrapal. This film was also the last film of late Dharmendra.

‘Ikkis – The Untold True Story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal’ directed by Sriram Raghavan depicts the story of the India-Pakistan war of 1971. In this, the story of the heroic sacrifice made by Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal at a young age has been beautifully presented on screen. Let us know who they were?

Who was Arun Khetrapal?
Arun Khetrapal was born in Pune, Maharashtra. He was a member of the ‘Poona Horse’ Regiment of the Indian Army. Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred on the border during the India-Pakistan war of 1971, sacrificed his life for his country at an early age. At the age of 21, he was an officer in the Indian Army, who gave a tough fight to Pakistan with his bravery. At the age of just 21, he had destroyed many Pakistani tanks.

Youngest Indian to receive Param Vir Chakra
For his sacrifice, Arun Khetrapal was awarded the Param Vir Chakra. He was the youngest Indian to do so, as he was awarded the highest military honor at the age of 21. In 1971, during the battle near Basantar River, Arun Khetarpal’s tank was destroyed by the Pakistani Army. However, he remained courageous and fought bravely, risking his life and destroying many Pakistani tanks. The name of Arun Khetrapal is included among those brave soldiers of the Indian Army, whose example is cited even today by other soldiers of the Indian Army.

about the movie
Agastya Nanda has played the role of Arun Khetrapal in the film ‘Ikkis’ directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film also depicts the personal life of Arun Khetarpal along with Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, late Dharmendra and Simar Bhatia (Akshay Kumar’s niece) in lead roles. This film will be released in theaters on January 1, 2026.