Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan’s much-awaited war drama, twenty-onehas completed filming and is now officially set for theatrical release on December 25, 2025. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under his banner Maddock Films, the film is a biographical tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, who was martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
The film ‘Ikkis’ starring Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat will be released in theaters on December 25.
film titled twenty-one Agastya Nanda is portrayed for the first time on the big screen as the young war hero, hinting at his age at the time of Khetrapala’s sacrifice. Veteran actor Dharmendra plays an important emotional role as Arun Khetrapal’s father, and the cast also includes Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikander Kher in lead roles.
twenty-one This marks a significant departure for National Award-winning director Sriram Raghavan, who is known for his mastery of noir thrillers and crime dramas. andhadhun And BadlapurRaghavan described the project as a welcome break from his usual style, which focuses on an emotionally charged war story with impressive war sequences. The film was first announced in 2019 with Varun Dhawan in the lead role, but delays caused by the pandemic led to changes in casting before finalizing Agastya Nanda.
The recently released trailer of the film has created significant buzz across the industry, with critics and fellow actors praising its entertaining story and Nanda’s performance. The story focuses on the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 war, where the young officer displayed extraordinary courage, refusing to abandon his tank despite being seriously injured and destroying several enemy vehicles. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honour.
For Agastya Nanda, grandson of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, twenty-one This is her first major theatrical release after her debut in the Netflix film ArchiesIndustry pundits see this challenging role as an important opportunity for the young actor to establish himself.
The film was initially scheduled to release on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. However, producers Maddock Films later confirmed the change to the December 2025 window, setting it as a major cinematic event for the end of the year. While the exact date within December is still awaiting official confirmation, industry speculation points towards a possible Christmas weekend release.
Jointly supported by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, twenty-one It promises to be a powerful and emotional tribute to a national hero who, as the film’s tagline suggests, will remain “forever twenty-one” in the annals of Indian military history.
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