By Afiur
January 01, 2026
Ikkis, releasing on January 1, stars Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.
The young Indian Army officer gave up his life during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
Born into an army family, he studied at the Indian Military Academy.
Khetarpal joined the 17th Poona Horse Regiment just months before the war.
As a tank commander, he faced a much stronger Pakistani force at Shakargarh.
Driving his Centurion tank named Famagusta, he destroyed multiple enemy tanks.
Even after his tank was hit, Arun fought on to stop the enemy attack.
He sacrificed his life at only 21, showing ultimate bravery in battle.
For his bravery in the Battle of Basantar, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
Ikkis celebrates the heroism of Arun Khetarpal, whose story inspires millions.