Synopsis – An untold true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. My Take – While the world awaits the familiar chest pumping & jingoistic war cries of the upcoming nostalgia bait that is going to be director Anurag Singh’s upcoming Border 2, National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan (Andhadhun, Badlapur) returns to the Battle of Basantar to not just … Continue reading Ikkis (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – An untold true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal Directed – Sriram Raghavan Starring – Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Ikkis’ Final Trailer Sees Agastya Nanda Leading the Troops!! Check It Out!!
Ikkis, the highly anticipated war drama marking the theatrical debut of Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda, has officially postponed its release date. Originally slated for December 25, the film will now hit theatres on January 1, 2026, positioning itself as the very first Bollywood release of the new year. The announcement came via Maddock Films’ social media, where the makers teased fans with a powerful … Continue reading ‘Ikkis’ Release Postponed to January 1, 2026!!
Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan‘s highly anticipated war drama, Ikkis, has completed filming and is now officially slated for a theatrical release on December 25, 2025. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under his banner Maddock Films, the movie is a biographical tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, who was martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film, whose title Ikkis alludes to … Continue reading ‘Ikkis’ Sets December 25th as Release Date!!
Synopsis – An untold true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal Directed – Sriram Raghavan Starring – Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Ikkis’ Trailer Promises a Powerful Story of India’s Youngest Param Vir Chakra Awardee!! Check It Out!!
Maddock Films has unveiled powerful posters for the upcoming film Ikkis, capturing intense moods and dramatic settings that hint at the film’s gripping narrative. The posters evoke a dark, war-torn atmosphere, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice at the core of the story. The first poster presents a lone figure clad in a rugged military uniform, standing amidst a smoky, ash-filled backdrop. The figure’s tense … Continue reading ‘Ikkis’: First Posters Confirms December Release Date of the Sriram Raghavan Directorial!! Check It Out!!
Sriram Raghavan is one of the most celebrated filmmakers of our industry. Hence, his next film Ikkis is much awaited. It stars Agastya Nanda and this will be his first theatrical film and second film as an actor after the 2023 Netflix original, The Archies. It is scheduled to be released on October 2 and Bollywood Hungama has learned that the film has been postponed. … Continue reading Agastya Nanda led ‘Ikkis’ & Junaid Khan led ‘Ek Din’ to Clash on November 7th!!
Bollywood’s much-awaited war-drama Ikkis now has a release date! Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films has officially announced that the film will hit cinemas on Thursday, October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday known for strong box office openings. Helmed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis marks the acclaimed director’s return after the success of Badlapur under the Maddock banner. The film brings … Continue reading ‘Ikkis’: Sriram Raghavan Directorial Starring Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda Sets October 2025 Release Date!!
Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, one of Bollywood’s most iconic duos, shared screen space in classics like Anand and Namak Halaal. Now, their grandchildren are set to team up on the big screen. As per the latest buzz, Naomika Saran, granddaughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, will make her Bollywood debut in a romantic comedy alongside Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. … Continue reading Rajesh Khanna’s Granddaughter Naomika Saran Reportedly Set to Debut Opposite Agastya Nanda!!
Sriram Raghavan‘s upcoming film Ikkis is not only bringing an intriguing story to the big screen but also marking the grand cinematic debuts of two exciting newcomers – Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. While Agastya Nanda‘s name might already ring a bell for some – he is the grandson of the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, he also made his OTT debut with Zoya Akhtar’s 2023 musical … Continue reading ‘Ikkis’: Akshay Kumar’s Niece Simar Bhatia to Debut Opposite Agastya Nanda in Sriram Raghavan’s Next!!
Synopsis – Set in the 1960s, based on Archie Comics that finds Indian actors taking on the beloved characters. An experience bursting with youth, rebellion, friendships, first loves, and everything young adult. My Take – As an avid reader of comic books growing up (who am I kidding I still do), I have always been excited to see some of my favorite characters translate to the … Continue reading The Archies (2023) Review!!
Synopsis – Set in the 1960s, based on Archie Comics that finds Indian actors taking on the beloved characters. An experience bursting with youth, rebellion, friendships, first loves, and everything young adult. Directed – Zoya Akhtar Starring – Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Archies’ Trailer Reveals Riverdale’s Rebels With a Cause!! Check It Out!!
Music videos are about as important as trailers when it comes to marketing for mainstream Indian films, and the newly unveiled song “Sunoh” serves as a neat introduction to the re-imagined Riverdale that director Zoya Akhtar has cooked up for her upcoming Netflix movie The Archies. The first feature film adaptation of the long-running comic series, The Archies has been designed as a retro spin … Continue reading ‘The Archies’: First Song Video “Sunoh” Introduces the Re-Imagined Riverdale!! Check It Out!!
The Archies’ cast Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Dot, Agastya Nanda, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda have officially announced the release date of their much-awaited musical film. Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the film is set to arrive on Netflix on December 7, 2023. The announcement was unique as the cast was seen posing in front of a massive billboard that had the release date … Continue reading ‘The Archies’ Sets December 7th as Netflix Premiere!!
Netflix has unveiled a new teaser for “The Archies,” a coming-of-age, live action musical set in 1960s India based on the teenagers of Riverdale. “The Archies” is a feature film adaptation of the Archie comics, which are hugely popular on the Indian subcontinent. The teaser, released during Netflix’s Tudum fan event, reveals that the film is set in 1964 in Riverdale, described on a railway sign … Continue reading ‘The Archies’: Zoya Akhtar’s Netflix Adaption Gets a First Teaser!! Check It Out!!
Zoya Akhtar‘s directorial venture, The Archies, is generating significant anticipation on Netflix for several reasons. Firstly, it reintroduces the beloved comic to the screen, infused with an Indian twist. Secondly, it serves as the launchpad for a group of promising newcomers, including Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, and Suhana Khan, marking their entry into Bollywood. After teasing fans with hints about forthcoming updates on The Archies, … Continue reading ‘The Archies’: Zoya Akhtar’s Netflix Adaption Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!
It’s officially a wrap for the debut project of Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda. The star kids have completed filming Zoya Akhtar‘s musical drama The Archies for Netflix. The photos from the wrap-up and cake-cutting ceremony were shared on social media on Monday. In the pictures, one can see Suhana, Khushi, Agastya, Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Yuvraj Raina, and Vedang Menda. Zoya was also … Continue reading ‘The Archies’: Zoya Akhtar Helmed Adaption Wraps Filming!!
Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan has teamed up with Dinesh Vijan after the successful Badlapur for a war drama titled IKKIS. Interestingly, the film will star the legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra. The makers have shared the news specifically today to mark the actor’s 87th birthday. IKKIS is a war drama based on the life the Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. He achieved martyrdom in the 1971 Indo-Pak war … Continue reading ‘IKKIS’: Dharmendra Joins Sriram Raghavan’s Next Starring Amitabh Bachchan’s Grandson Agastya Nanda!!
So far the focus of interest in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies, has been on the youngsters. Well, believe it or not the youngsters have parents too! And Zoya has gone for some unusual casting in the senior roles. Two of the star kids in the cast Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda’s mothers will be played Koel Puri and Tara Sharma, respectively. Twenty years ago, Tara … Continue reading ‘The Archies’: Tara Sharma and Koel Puri to Play Moms of Agastya Nanda and Suhana Khan!!
Netflix and Tiger Baby have announced the cast of their upcoming project, ‘The Archies.’ Set in the 1960s, this musical drama is being directed by Zoya Akhtar and headlined by an exciting fresh ensemble. The film will feature Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Yuvraj Menda, Agastya Nanda and Vedang Raina in key roles. The 7 young actors will play the beloved characters from … Continue reading ‘The Archies’: Zoya Akhtar Unveils First Look of Adaption Starring Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda!! Check It Out!!
In a landscape full of superheroes, one of the biggest comic book franchises in the world is Archie Comics. The franchise has seen a bump in popularity since the premiere of the hit CW show Riverdale in 2016. Now Archie is getting a new Netflix film titled The Archies from director Zoya Akhtar which has just begun shooting. Both Akhtar and Archie Comics took to … Continue reading ‘The Archies’: Netflix’s Bollywood Musical Adaptation Begins Filming!!
Agastya Nanda, the handsome 20-year old grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, son of Mr Bachchan‘s daughter Shweta , is being launched a leading man in Zoya Akhtar’s Bollywood adaptation of the Archies comics. This is also going to be Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter and Sridevi’s daughter’s introduction. Zoya Akhtar’s big musical Bollywood adaptation of the Archies comic will mark the debut of two of the two most sought-after … Continue reading Amitabh Bachchan’s Grandson Agastya Set for Lead Role in Zoya Akhtar’s Archies Adaptation!!
