The official trailer of Ikkis was released on October 29, 2025 and in no time it became the talk of the town among Hindi movie lovers. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis is inspired by the true story of real life Param Veer Chakra hero Arun Khetarpal.
Made under the banner of the famous Maddock Films, Ikkis features Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda and more in the key roles. Agastya Nanda who is Amitabh Bachchan's grandson portrays the character of Param Veer Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal. Now, the question arises who was Arun Khetarpal? Continue reading below to know all about Ikkis Real Story or Ikkis True Story and real life Arun Khetarpal-
Arun Khetarpal is India's Youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal was martyred at the age of 21 during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. For his unmatched valour and ultimate sacrifice, he was awarded Param Vir Chakra posthumously.
Born in Pune in 1950, Arun's family originally belonged Sargodha in western Punjab and had migrated to India after partition as refugees. His father Lt Col (later Brigadier) M. L. Khetarpal in the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers. His father reportedly fought in the World War I and it is said that his grat grandfather had served in the Sikh Khalsa Army.
Khetarpal joined the NDA in June 1967. He belonged to Foxtrot Squadron where he was the Squadron Cadet Captain of the 38th Course. Under his watch, Foxtrot Squadron became the champions. He subsequently went on to join the Indian Military Academy. In his final term at the Indian Military Academy, he was given the privilege of carrying the President's colours.On 13 June 1971, Khetarpal was commissioned into the 17 Poona Horse.
During the 1970 India-Pakistan War, instead of abandoning the tank, he continued to fight. He destroyed one final tank before he was finally overwhelmed. However, his actions had denied a vital breakthrough for Pakistani forces and instead put the Indians in a stronger position in the Shakargarh bulge. His final words over the radio to a superior officer who had ordered him to abandon his burning tank were 'No, Sir, I will not abandon my tank'.
Interestingly, the trailer has showcased similar scene. Agastya Nanda talking over radio and uttering the same statement.
The movie will be released in theaters in December 2025.
