After a respectable New Year’s Day opening, Ikkis has managed to hold its ground at the box office, though it remains far from challenging the films dominating the holiday window. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the war drama — led by Agastya Nanda and veteran actor Dharmendra — has earned positive word of mouth for its emotional storytelling and patriotic core, but footfalls have stayed modest so far.
Day 3 Collections Show Small Uptick
Early trade estimates suggest Ikkis earned around ₹4.65 crore on Day 3 (Saturday), showing a slight rise from Friday’s numbers. The film had opened in cinemas on New Year’s Day with a solid ₹7 crore, before dipping to approximately ₹3.5 crore on Day 2. With Saturday’s growth added, the film’s India net total now stands at roughly ₹15.15 crore.
The upward movement on Day 3 indicates some weekend traction, though not enough to spark a breakout run.
Gross and Worldwide Numbers
In gross terms, Ikkis has collected close to ₹18 crore in India so far. Overseas markets have contributed an additional ₹1.75 crore, taking the film’s worldwide total to an estimated ₹19.75 crore.
Production House Figures
The makers of Ikkis have reported slightly different early figures. According to an official poster released by the production team, the film earned ₹11.7 crore in its first two days, opening at ₹7.28 crore and following it up with ₹4.2 crore on Day 2. As is often the case, these numbers are marginally higher than independent trade estimates.
Occupancy Trends on Saturday
Occupancy data paints a mixed picture. On Saturday, Ikkis recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.69%. Morning shows began slow at 7.95%, but footfalls improved as the day progressed. Afternoon shows saw 20.24%, evening shows climbed to 26.34%, and night shows peaked at 28.21%, suggesting stronger interest among evening audiences.
Facing the Dhurandhar Effect
Despite praise for its emotional depth and portrayal of a real-life war hero, Ikkis is struggling to find space amid the unstoppable run of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. The spy thriller once again surged on Saturday, returning to double-digit figures with an estimated ₹11.75 crore, pushing its India net total to around ₹759.5 crore.
Competition From Hollywood Too
Adding to the pressure is Hollywood’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, which is now in its third week but continues to pull strong numbers. The film earned an estimated ₹4.5 crore on Saturday, nearly matching Ikkis’ Day 3 performance, after posting around ₹3 crore on Friday.
A Strong Start for a Theatrical Debut
While box office challenges remain, Ikkis has still carved out a notable milestone for Agastya Nanda. Though audiences first saw him in The Archies on streaming, Ikkis marks his theatrical debut — and an opening near ₹7 crore places the film among the top 10 highest opening films led by a debutant.
About the Film
Ikkis tells the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. For his extraordinary bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, becoming the youngest recipient of India’s highest military honour.
Alongside Agastya Nanda, the film features Dharmendra in a pivotal role, with Simar Bhatia, Vivan Shah, Sikandar Kher, and Jaideep Ahlawat rounding out the ensemble cast.
Final Words
Ikkis may not be setting the box office on fire, but its steady growth and emotional resonance have earned it goodwill. Whether that translates into a longer run will depend on how well it can sustain momentum in a marketplace currently ruled by giants.
