Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda in the lead position, is slated to be released in theaters on January 1, 2026. Ahead of the film’s big-screen launch, the makers have unveiled an emotional video offering Vicky Kaushal.

Vicky Kaushal recollects 21-year-old legend Arun Khetarpal in advance of Ikkis release

In a video these days shared by way of the makers, Vicky Kaushal appears visibly moved as he recollects the 21-12 months-antique martyr Arun Khetarpal. The actor says, “Ikkis, iss umar essential lagta hain ke, zindagi toh abhi shuru hui hain. College, dost-yaar, parivaar, shayad aap bhi wahi kar rahe hain. Magar real-existence heroes, 21 ke umar predominant, hum sab se alag hain. Absolute legend.”

(Twenty-one, at this age, it appears like existence has only simply began. College, pals, circle of relatives, maybe you’re doing the identical things too. But actual-existence heroes, on the age of 21, are special from anyone.)

“Army mein 21 saal ke jawaan roz ye zindagi jeete hain. Waqt yeh shatir cheez hain, jo kisi ke liye nahi rukta. Magar jab sher maidaan foremost utarta hain, ithihaas badlta hain. Ikkis ke umar principal lagta hain, existence toh abhi shuru hua hain, but actual-lifestyles heroes, they don’t always agree. Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka rahega.”

(Twenty-one-year-olds inside the military live this lifestyles every day. Time is a cunning issue; it waits for nobody. But when a lion steps onto the battlefield, records modifications. At the age of twenty-one, it feels like existence has best simply all started, however real-lifestyles heroes don’t necessarily agree. Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal become 21, and he's going to for all time remain 21.)Ikkis is an upcoming ancient motion drama starring Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda. The movie is primarily based at the lifestyles of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and centers on the Battle of Basantar throughout the 1971 India–Pakistan War.

Based at the true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, the movie highlights his bravery, sacrifice, and the cruel realities of conflict.

Apart from Agastya Nanda, the movie additionally stars Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Mansi Chawla, Simar Bhatia, Ekavali Khanna, Shree Bishnoi, and several others in key roles.

Vicky Kaushal’s next movie

Vicky Kaushal changed into closing visible in a lead position in Chhaava. The epic historic motion movie featured him as Chhatrapati Sambhaji and become based totally on the Marathi novel Chhava with the aid of Shivaji Sawant.

Directed by using Laxman Utekar, the movie also starred Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles.Looking ahead, Kaushal is set to seem alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the romantic motion film Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.