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‘Ikkis’: A Gripping Tale of War’s Human Cost

1/2/2026

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Story summary

Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, portrays Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Arun's battlefield experiences are linked to his father's journey to Pakistan, showing war's toll.
Raghavan emphasizes authenticity over spectacle to reveal the human cost of conflict.
Dharmendra delivers a strong performance as the grieving father.
The film is currently in theaters and ends with a reminder of the fragile peace between India and Pakistan.

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Story summary

Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, portrays Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Arun's battlefield experiences are linked to his father's journey to Pakistan, showing war's toll.
Raghavan emphasizes authenticity over spectacle to reveal the human cost of conflict.
Dharmendra delivers a strong performance as the grieving father.
The film is currently in theaters and ends with a reminder of the fragile peace between India and Pakistan.