Maddock Films yesterday unveiled the much-awaited first look of actor Agastya Nanda from director Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming war drama ‘Ikkis’, based on the life of the late Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of India’s highest wartime gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra.

According to a PTI report, the production banner took to social media to share the poster, offering a glimpse of Agastya Nanda in a powerful avatar. The film promises to bring to life the untold story of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism surrounding the 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, whose bravery continues to inspire generations.

“Woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka hi rahega. Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films present #Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, a true untold story of the youngest officer recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. In cinemas December 2025!” the studio wrote while releasing the image.

The film, headlined by the promising young actor Nanda, marks another ambitious collaboration between producer Dinesh Vijan and acclaimed filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, who is known for his mastery in crafting intense and emotionally layered narratives. With ‘Ikkis’, Raghavan steps into the war drama genre, blending realism with his signature storytelling style.

Set against the backdrop of the 1971 war, the movie is expected to pay tribute to Khetarpal’s valour, chronicling his short yet remarkable life and his ultimate act of heroism on the battlefield.

With its theatrical release scheduled for December 2025, ‘Ikkis’ is already building anticipation among film enthusiasts and history lovers alike promising to be one of the most stirring cinematic tributes to India’s unsung heroes.