'Ikkis': Amitabh Bachchan reveals the REAL reason behind pushing the release date of Agastya Nanda's war drama

Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, is all set to make his debut in movies with Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis'. The movie was set to hit theaters on December 25, 2025. However, the release date has been postponed now. Taking to his social media, Big B shared the reason behind the shifting of the release date. Let's take a look at it.

Amitabh Bachchan reveals reason behind 'Ikkis' getting postponed

Rumors suggested that the release date of 'Ikkis' was postponed due to the ongoing success of 'Dhurandhar' at the box office. Also, it was being said that 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is also arriving in theaters on December 19; hence, the makers decided to push the date.




Now, Amitabh Bachchan has clarified on the subject. He took to his X account and wrote, "Ikkis was earlier set for the twenty-fifth (25); now it will be in the twenty-sixth (26), on the first (1st). Some astrology-knowing folks said, ‘Brother, the omen is good—keep moving, just keep moving.'" The megastar wrote the post in Hindi.

Take a look at the post here.

More about 'Ikkis'

The film is based on the life of Paramvir Chakra awardee Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, who was martyred at the age of 21. The title of the film refers to the age he laid down his life for the country.

'Ikkis' will be the last film of the late legendary actor, Dharmendra, who passed away at the age of 80 on November 24 this year.

Meanwhile, recently, the lead cast and the director of 'Ikkis' paid a heartfelt tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, at an event in Mumbai.

To celebrate the bravery of Lt. Arun Khetarpal, the makers organised a tribute event for the courageous hero, attended by the Indian Army and the film's lead cast. In the presence of Lt. Gen. D.S. Kushwah and other Indian Army officers, the makers of 'Ikkis' posed for a photo with a photo of Arun Khetarpal.

Agastya Nanda also became emotional as he recalled his journey in the film, in which he portrayed Arun Khetarpal.

While addressing the attendees, Nanda called Arun Khetarpal a "brave and passionate" soldier of India."Main thing that stood out to me about this story is about how young Arun Khetarpal is. I would like to address the young kids sitting over there who've come from school. I hope that when you watch this film, you'll be able to learn something from Arun Khetarpal.

He was a very brave, passionate soldier," said Agastya Nanda. He continued, "I think that if we take anything away from this film, it's that you're never too young to change the world. So, this is mainly for the younger people out here and my immense pride and gratitude to every soldier, every person a part of the Indian Army." The event concluded with the unveiling of a huge army tank, in remembrance of Arun Khetarpal's contribution in the 1971 war.