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Agastya Nanda's 'Ikkis' Streams on Prime Video, Earns Amitabh's Praise

The war drama 'Ikkis', starring Agastya Nanda, has begun its OTT journey on Prime Video following its theatrical release. The film is a biopic of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a deeply personal and proud blog post reviewing his grandson's performance, recalling memories from Agastya's birth to his cinematic debut. He praised Agastya's "unfiltered honesty" and the film's flawless presentation.

Key Points: Agastya Nanda's War Film 'Ikkis' Now Streaming on OTT

  • Now streaming on Prime Video
  • Based on PVC recipient Arun Khetarpal
  • Features Jaideep Ahlawat, Vivaan Shah
  • Directed by Sriram Raghavan
  • Amitabh Bachchan pens emotional blog
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Agastya Nanda's 'Ikkis' film now out on OTT

Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda stars in the war biopic 'Ikkis', now on Prime Video. Read Big B's emotional review.

"When he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema. - Amitabh Bachchan"

Mumbai, February 26

After a theatrical run, Agastya Nanda's war drama 'Ikkis' has now kick-started its ott journey.

The film, directed by ace filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, is now streaming on Prime Video.

'Ikkis' is a war biopic based on Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.

The film also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Vivaan Shah, Simar Bhatia, Suhasini Mulay, Sikander Kher, and Rahul Dev. It was released on January 1, 2026.

After watching the film, megastar Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog and penned a heartfelt note, praising his grandson Agastya.

Revisiting some rare memories from the time when Agastya was born to watching him on the big screen, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Emotions flow.. As do they tonight when you witness the grandson excel in IKKIS .. the time when his Mother, Shweta is being rushed to Breach Candy Hospital as she encounters final labour pains .. his birth .. holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue .. to the time when he grew a bit and holding him in my arms, and he fiddles with my beard .. to his growth .. to the final personal decision of his to be an actor, and tonight to see him in frame, unable to take my eyes off each time he fills the frames of the film."

Hailing Agastya's performance in the film, Big B described how he showcased an "unfiltered honesty" while portraying Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.

"When he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema.. And the film flawless in its presentation... its writing... its Direction...And when it ends... the eyes filled with tears of joy and pride... unable to speak out... In silence. The silence that belongs to me.. my understanding.. no other," he concluded.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Sriram Raghavan is a master storyteller. The direction was top-notch. However, I felt the emotional scenes with the family could have been tighter. The real hero is Lt. Arun Khetarpal PVC - his sacrifice should never be forgotten. Jai Hind.
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Aman W
Big B's blog post brought tears to my eyes. You can feel the grandfather's pride. But credit where it's due - Agastya held his own in a film full of stellar actors. The battle sequences were very realistic.
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Sarah B
As someone who didn't know much about the 1971 war, this film was an education. Streaming it on OTT is great - more people will learn about this young hero. The production values are cinema-quality.
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Vikram M
Watched it in theatres and now again on Prime. The scene where he radios "No Sir, I will not abandon my tank" gives me goosebumps every time. These are the stories Bollywood should tell more often. Respect to the entire team.
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Kriti O
Good to see a serious, well-made war film. Sometimes I feel these biopics get too dramatic, but this one felt authentic. Suhasini Mulay's performance was a quiet highlight. Weekend plan sorted! 👍

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