Ikkis - Critics reviews
India TV News says Dharmendra’s restrained grief anchors the powerful war drama, while Agastya Nanda delivers an earnest performance and holds his ground.
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DNA India calls it a thoughtful war drama driven by Agastya Nanda’s grit, Jaideep Ahlawat’s strength and Dharmendra’s graceful final performance.
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NDTV calls it a solidly acted and thoughtful war drama that favours humanity, memory and reconciliation over chest thumping nationalism.
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India Today says the film sensitively portrays soldiers and their families, though timeline shifts weaken the second half and prevent the climax from reaching its full emotional impact.
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The Indian Express says the sensitive drama rejects violence and jingoism to explore the lasting human cost of conflict, making it a solid beginning to 2026.
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Times of India says Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat give the film its emotional power, while the humane treatment rises above inconsistent pacing, stagnant portions and weak music.
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News18 says Ikkis brings a fresh, emotional perspective to the war-film genre, with Dharmendra leaving a strong emotional impact. The review praises Agastya Nanda’s sincere performance as Arun Khetarpal and says the film works as a moving tribute to courage, sacrifice and patriotism.
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Koimoi says Ikkis is a moving war film where emotions matter more than explosions, with passion and humanity driving the story. The review praises Dharmendra’s final performance, Agastya Nanda’s sincerity, and the film’s heartfelt treatment of Arun Khetarpal’s bravery and sacrifice.
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Filmibeat calls Ikkis an inspiring, deeply moving war drama that chooses quiet emotion over loud nationalism. The review praises Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat and Agastya Nanda, saying the film honors Arun Khetarpal’s courage, sacrifice and legacy with sincerity.
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Bollywood Hungama calls Ikkis a deeply human war film about courage, sacrifice and reconciliation. The review praises Agastya Nanda’s sincere performance, Dharmendra’s emotional depth, Jaideep Ahlawat’s nuanced act, and the gripping Battle of Basantar sequence, while noting the first half could have been more cohesive.
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BollywoodLife calls Ikkis a powerful, and courageous war drama that tells Arun Khetarpal’s story with emotion, and patriotism. The review praises Agastya Nanda’s strong performance, Dharmendra’s emotional presence, and Jaideep Ahlawat’s impactful act, saying the film works as a heartfelt tribute to bravery and sacrifice.
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Hindustan Times says Ikkis is most moving when it shifts from war spectacle to an emotional reminder of Arun Khetarpal’s sacrifice. The review praises Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat’s powerful second-half scenes, while noting that Agastya Nanda fits the role visually but remains surface-level until the climax.
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Pinkvilla says Ikkis is a restrained, emotional war film that focuses more on feeling than loud patriotism. It praises Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat and Agastya Nanda, along with Sriram Raghavan’s quiet storytelling, though it notes the screenplay could have been tighter.
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