Ikkis has finally dropped the trailer on Wednesday amidst the growing discussions from the audience. The trailer introduced Agastya Nanda in his full might carrying the role of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. In the sneak peak Nanda’s acting shows the intensity of the film. The scenes that revealed most of the cast told a story that this film is going to be an impossible miss at the theatres. Several Bollywood stars are already seen praising the film on different social media platforms. Stars staring from Amitabh Bachchan to filmmaker Karan Johar each one in the Btown are anticipating the big release
The Arrival of the Trailer
The trailer of Ikkis showed the audience a glimpse of the production. Under the direction of award-winning director Sriram Raghavan, this upcoming film is ready to make you proud and teary eyed all at once. Just from the trailer many audience members seem to already feel the lump on their throat as they realize this is based on a true event. The trailer unveiled the bravery of Arun and how he fought till the very end for his country. The anticipation of fans for the release of the movie skyrocketed after seeing the trailer.
Agastya Nanda being the highlight of the film seemed promising in the uniform. The trailer opens with a patriotic statement from Khetarpal’s saying “the next Param Vir Chakra will be from our regiment,”. This instantly establishes the high-stakes and patriotic tone of the film. This line sets a narrative that goes beyond the war. It shows how much of a patriotic soul Khetarpal had. The brave hero who fought till his last breath is shown exactly in the light of pride as he truly had.
The scene where his grandfather, played by Dharmendra, asks why he did not back off that day breaks the hearts of everyone watching. This particular revelation that Khetarpal did get the order to abandon his tank but he decided to fight for the country till his gun gives up, shows the zeal of most of the county’s soldiers. This film is going to hit the theatres in December however, with the latest sneak it is already ruling the hearts of many. Which suggests that this might probably be the next breakthrough in the war film genre and will set a new milestone for the future projects.
Arun Khetarpal: The Real Hero
Arun was born in Pune to a highly distinguished military family which shaped his outlook in the traditions of service and sacrifice. As he already came from the house of defence personnel he soon started attending the National Defence Academy. After completing there, he was commissioned into the 17 Poona Horse battalion. The tragedy hit in the year of 1971 when Khetarpal and his unit were tasked with establishing a critical bridgehead. In the Indo-Pakistan war, specifically the Battle of Basantar, his troops faced immense enemy resistance and perilous odds. Khetarpal held his ground by destroying multiple enemy tanks which included ten in a single engagement.
He was wounded deeply during the firefight and was ordered by his superior to abandon the tank. However, he refused to abandon his position and thus famously told his commander, “No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working and I will get these bastards.” His decision to hold ground and fight to his last breath made a crucial breakthrough and eventually led to India’s advantage in the conflict. At just 21 years of age, Khetarpal became the youngest person awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously.
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Star Reactions and Anticipation
The recent trailer release has received emotional and patriotic responses from the film industry. A special highlight was from Amitabh Bachchan, the big B of Bollywood has expressed pride in his grandson’s work for taking a weighty role and handling it with maturity. Bollywood peers, critics, and viewers have lauded the trailer’s tone and Agastya’s performance. All these summed up to an early optimism for ‘Ikkis’ as a potential game-changer among recent war biopics.
Final Take
The trailer of the ‘Ikkis’ film has sparked a massive interest in Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal’s story. It has successfully set the stage for its release in December. Through powerful acting and faithful storytelling this film promises to be an emotional journey into patriotism. The plot is also going to show the struggle of soldiers and the life which goes behind the battlefield and eventually leading to a selfless heroism. This movie is an ode to a soldier who gave his all for his country.
Written by Kenbi Riba