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Amitabh Bachchan Cheers Grandson Agastya Nanda as 'Ikkis' Opens Strong

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan publicly cheered his grandson Agastya Nanda as his debut film 'Ikkis' opened strongly at the box office. The Sriram Raghavan-directed war biopic collected ₹22.05 crore in its first four days of release. Bachchan shared a deeply emotional blog post recounting memories from Agastya's birth to seeing him excel on screen. He praised Agastya's "unfiltered honesty" in portraying Param Vir Chakra recipient Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan Proud as Agastya Nanda's 'Ikkis' Earns ₹22 Cr

  • Film earns ₹22.05 crore in 4 days
  • Strong opening of ₹7.28 crore on Day 1
  • Based on war hero Arun Khetarpal
  • Bachchan shares heartfelt memories
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"Yo .. Agastya .. way to go ..": Amitabh Bachchan cheers grandson Agastya as 'Ikkis' maintains momentum at box office

Amitabh Bachchan celebrates grandson Agastya Nanda's film 'Ikkis', a war biopic that earned ₹22.05 crore in its first 4 days at the box office.

"Yo .. Agastya .. way to go ..": Amitabh Bachchan cheers grandson Agastya as 'Ikkis' maintains momentum at box office
"YO .. Agastya .. way to go .. - Amitabh Bachchan"

Mumbai, January 5

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan expressed pride in his grandson, Agastya Nanda, as his latest film, 'Ikkis', opened strongly at the box office in early 2026.

Taking to X, he posted the collection shared by the makers which shows 'Ikkis' has opened 2026 on a solid note at the domestic box office, collecting Rs 22.05 crore within its first four days of release.

The film registered a strong opening, earning Rs 7.28 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 4.02 crore on Day 2. The momentum picked up over the weekend with collections of Rs 5.05 crore on Day 3 and Rs 5.70 crore on Day 4, taking the total India net box office collection to Rs 22.05 crore.

He wrote in the caption expressing his excitement, "YO .. Agastya .. way to go .."

Directed by Sriram Raghavan, '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, Suhasini Mulay, Sikander Kher, and Rahul Dev. It was released on January 1, 2026.

Big B, who recently attended a previous screening of the upcoming war biopic, took to his blog and penned a heartfelt note.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
The collections are decent, but honestly, I feel the hype is more because he's a star kid. Many talented actors struggle for years. That said, the film's theme is powerful and Sriram Raghavan is a brilliant director. Will watch it for the story of PVC awardee.
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Aman W
Saw it on Sunday. Agastya was surprisingly good! The emotional scenes where he writes home... bahut touching tha. The film does justice to Lt. Arun Khetarpal's sacrifice. Jaideep Ahlawat is, as always, superb. A must-watch patriotic film. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
The grandfather's pride is so genuine and beautiful to see. It's a universal feeling. The box office numbers show people are interested in well-made biopics. More power to the team!
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Karthik V
Good opening! But let's be real, the Bachchan name guarantees a certain initial pull. The real test is the second weekend. Hope the content is strong enough to sustain. Jai Hind to our real hero, 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal. His story deserves to be told.
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Neha E
Emotional dadaji moments aside, I'm just happy a film about a Param Vir Chakra recipient is getting this kind of attention. We need more cinema that celebrates our military history. Planning to take my kids this weekend.

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