Big B gets emotional as he is proud of his grandson Agastya in Ikkis
Amitabh Bachchan watched his grandson Agastya Nanda film Ikkis The film, based on the story of a Param Vir Chakra winner, left him emotional.
Ikkis brings a patriotic tale for the New Year
Agastya Nanda, grandson of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, is once again in the headlines. Buzz has been building around his upcoming film, Ikkis. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 1, 2026. Originally planned for December 25, the makers have now decided to release it on New Year Day.
Ikkis is based on the true story of Param Vir Chakra winner Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred in the Indo-Pak War of 1971. This saga of patriotism and sacrifice will see Agastya Nanda in the lead role for the first time on the big screen.
Amitabh Bachchan attended a special screening
Recently, a special screening of the film Ikkis was held in Mumbai, attended by critics and film personalities. Amitabh Bachchan also attended the special occasion. After watching the film, Big B shared an emotional review on his official blog, which is now being widely read on social media. Amitabh Bachchan clearly stated that he was saying these things not just as a grandfather but as an experienced viewer.
His grandson journey from childhood to the big screen
In his blog, Big B reminisced about Agastya birth and his transition to becoming an actor. He wrote about how he held his grandson in his lap for the first time in the hospital, how he used to play with his beard and today the same child is playing the role of a martyred soldier on the big screen. Amitabh Bachchan wrote that he couldn’t take his eyes off Agastya in every frame of the film. For him, it wasn’t just a film, but an emotional journey through many moments of his life.
No preteens, just a true soldier
Amitabh Bachchan was full of praise for Agastya performance. He wrote, Agastya performance is mature, composed, and completely in-character. There no artificiality, just a true soldier like Arun Khetrapal. He also added that it’s not easy to play a brave soldier who sacrifices his life for the country at the age of 21, but Agastya has portrayed it honestly on screen.
Growing Expectations in the Film Industry
Film critics and industry insiders believe that Ikkis could prove to be a significant film in Agastya Nanda career. After debuting on the OTT platform, choosing such a serious and patriotic role on the big screen is being considered a bold step. According to experts, if the story and direction connect with the audience, then Ikkis can be successful in making the new generation understand the importance of the 1971 war and sacrifice.
Special expectations from young audiences
Patriotic films have always had a profound impact on audiences. Ikkis is also expected to inspire the younger generation and revive a glorious chapter of history through cinema. Amitabh Bachchan review on social media has further fuelled excitement for the film. Audiences are now eagerly awaiting the trailer and promotions.
Ikkis isn’t just Agastya Nanda next film, but also a true story of a martyr, brought to a new generation. An emotional and honest review from a cinema legend like Amitabh Bachchan is a sign that the film has potential. Now it remains to be seen how deep a place Ikkis is able to make in the hearts of the audience after its release on January 1, 2026.
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