Despite a respected cast and a serious subject at its core, Ikkis is finding it difficult to maintain momentum at the Indian box office. The Sriram Raghavan–directed film, which stars Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda, and Jaideep Ahlawat, saw its collections dip below the ₹1 crore mark on its second Friday.
While the film has crossed the ₹25 crore milestone, its Day 9 performance suggests that sustaining footfalls is becoming an uphill task.
Day 9 Box Office Performance
On Day 9 (second Friday), Ikkis earned ₹85 lakh, registering an average occupancy of 11.57% across theatres. Among all shows, night screenings performed the best with an occupancy of 15.74%, indicating limited but steady interest from core audiences.
- Morning shows: 6.75%
- Afternoon shows: 10.73%
- Evening shows: 13.36%
- Night shows: 15.74%
With this, the film’s total India net collection now stands at ₹26.35 crore.
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
Here’s how Ikkis has performed so far:
- Day 1: ₹7.00 crore
- Day 2: ₹3.50 crore
- Day 3: ₹4.65 crore
- Day 4: ₹5.00 crore
- Day 5: ₹1.35 crore
- Day 6: ₹1.60 crore
- Day 7: ₹1.15 crore
- Day 8: ₹1.25 crore
- Day 9: ₹0.85 crore
Total (9 days): ₹26.35 crore
The trend clearly shows a sharp drop after the opening weekend, with weekday collections struggling to regain traction.
About the Film and Cast
Directed by Sriram Raghavan and co-written by Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, and Pooja Ladha Surti, Ikkis is positioned as a grounded war drama inspired by real-life heroism.
Alongside the lead trio, the film also features Simar Bhatia, Vivaan Shah, and Sikandar Kher in key roles.
Notably, Ikkis marks Dharmendra’s posthumous on-screen appearance, lending the film additional emotional weight.
Critical Response vs Box Office Reality
While the box office numbers remain underwhelming, critical reception has been more generous. The film received a 3.5/5 rating from critics, with praise directed at its performances and intent.
An excerpt from the review noted that Ikkis works largely because of its cast, highlighting Dharmendra’s quiet dignity and emotional restraint, while also pointing out Agastya Nanda’s promise in handling demanding material. However, uneven pacing and limited mass appeal appear to have restricted the film’s commercial reach.
Final Words
Ikkis may have the right intentions, a strong director, and committed performances, but its box office journey suggests that serious war dramas without commercial trappings face an increasingly narrow theatrical window. With collections now slowing significantly by Day 9, the film’s future growth will likely depend on the weekend hold — and eventually, its reception on streaming platforms.
For now, Ikkis stands as a critically appreciated film that’s struggling to translate respect into repeat footfalls.
