By Harshit
January 01, 2026
Ikkis, set to release on January 1, features Agastya Nanda portraying Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.
The young Indian Army officer sacrificed his life in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
Hailing from a military family, he completed his training at the Indian Military Academy.
Khetarpal was commissioned into the 17th Poona Horse Regiment only a few months prior to the conflict.
Serving as a tank commander, he confronted a far larger Pakistani force at Shakargarh.
At the helm of his Centurion tank Famagusta, he took out several enemy tanks.
Despite his tank being struck, Arun continued fighting to halt the enemy advance.
He gave his life at just 21, demonstrating unparalleled courage on the battlefield.
For his extraordinary valor in the Battle of Basantar, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
Ikkis honors the bravery of Arun Khetarpal, a hero whose legacy continues to inspire millions.