Late star Dharmendra’s final film “Ikkis” has been postponed to January 1, following the blockbuster second weekend of the spy thriller “Dhurandhar.” Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whose grandson Agastya Nanda stars in the film, shared his thoughts on the delay.
Release Schedule Changes
“Ikkis” was initially set to release on October 2, but this was later shifted. It was then slated for a Christmas release on December 25, alongside Kartik Aaryan’s romantic comedy drama “Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.” Now, it will have a solo release on January 1.
Amitabh reflected on this change in his blog: “IKKIS pehle PACCHIS (25) ko thi, ab hogi CHHABBIS (26), pehli (1) ko; kuch jyotish vidya wale kahe, bhai, shagun hai accha, chale chalo, bas chale chalo!!” (It was on the 25th before, now it will be on the 26, on the 1st; some astrologers say, brother, it’s a good omen, let’s go, just let’s go!!)
About the Film
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, this war drama is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and revolves around the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film marks Amitabh’s grandson Agastya Nanda’s big screen debut, featuring alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Simar Bhatia.
Agastya made his acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s “The Archies,” a live-action adaptation of the fictional rock band from the 1960s animated cartoon, The Archie Show. This film stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi “Dot” Saigal, and Yuvraj Menda.
Current Projects
Amitabh is currently hosting the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the official Hindi adaptation of the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? franchise. The format involves contestants answering multiple-choice questions, selecting the correct answer from four options, and using lifelines if necessary. The show airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.