Six days into its theatrical run, Ikkis is now moving at a calmer pace at the box office. The Sriram Raghavan–directed war biopic, headlined by Agastya Nanda, has wrapped up its first Tuesday in cinemas with collections hovering around the ₹23 crore mark, reflecting a run that’s steady but far from explosive.
A Small Midweek Breather
After a sharp dip on Monday, Ikkis managed a minor recovery on Day 6, collecting close to ₹1.5–1.6 crore nett in India. While the jump isn’t dramatic, it does suggest the film has found a modest weekday base. With an overall 13% Hindi occupancy, footfalls remain limited, but interest continues in select centres, particularly among audiences drawn to patriotic narratives.
The broader trend, however, points to a film that hasn’t been able to carry its opening momentum into the weekdays, especially with fresh releases and bigger titles dominating screens.
Day-Wise Box Office Performance
Here’s how Ikkis has performed so far at the domestic box office:
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹7 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹3.5 crore
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹4.65 crore
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹5 crore
- Day 5 (Monday): ₹1.35 crore
- Day 6 (Tuesday): ₹1.66 crore
Total collection so far: approximately ₹23.16 crore nett in India.
The Story and the Cast
Backed by Maddock Films, Ikkis tells the story of Arun Khetarpal, the young Indian Army officer who was martyred during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. For his extraordinary courage, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, becoming one of the youngest recipients of the honour.
Alongside Agastya Nanda, the film features a strong supporting cast including Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Vivaan Shah, Sikandar Kher, and Simar Bhatia. The screenplay has been co-written by Sriram Raghavan with Arijit Biswas and Pooja Ladha Surti, keeping the focus tight on character and sacrifice.
Amitabh Bachchan Reacts
One of the most talked-about reactions to the film has come from Amitabh Bachchan, who has openly expressed pride in Agastya’s performance. Calling his portrayal honest and deeply affecting, the veteran actor described watching Ikkis as an emotional experience, praising the film’s sincerity and restrained storytelling.
Final Words
Ikkis may not be chasing massive box office numbers, but it continues to earn respect for its subject and performances. Whether it can stabilise its run or gradually taper off will depend on how well it holds through the rest of the week — especially in a competitive theatrical environment.
