Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 3: Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda’s war drama Ikkis has had a modest opening at the box office. Produced under Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films banner, the film faces stiff competition from Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. While expectations were high, the movie hasn’t seen a significant weekend boost, raising concerns about its commercial performance.
Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 3
Ikkis made a fair start as it opened at Rs 7 cr on day 1. The weekday release drew a curious audience, giving the film a decent launch. On Day 2, the collections dipped to Rs 3.5 cr, a 50% drop from the opening day. Such declines are common after weekday openings, especially when audiences take time to warm up to a new film.
What was alarming was that the weekend didn’t show any big jump. The first Saturday showed a small recovery, with early estimates of Rs 4.65 cr. By the end of the opening weekend, Ikkis had earned a total of Rs 15.15 cr net in India. The Hindi occupancy averaged around 18.18% on Saturday, reflecting limited audience turnout despite the weekend.
The film is playing in over 3,200 shows nationwide, with NCR leading at 649 shows. Day 3 saw average occupancy of 20.69%, with morning and afternoon shows performing at 7.95% and 20.24%, while evening and night shows achieved 26.34% and 28.21% respectively. Experts note that the numbers will need to improve during the weekdays to maintain a strong first-week total.
Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 3
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Thursday] | Rs 7 cr |
| Day 2 [1st Friday] | Rs 3.5 cr |
| Day 3 [1st Saturday] | Rs 4.65 cr |
| Total | Rs 15.15 cr net |
Agastya Nanda plays Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in this film, which serves as his theatrical debut. This follows his Netflix film The Archies, which did not have a theatrical release. As a third-generation Bachchan family actor, Agastya is among the new stars trying to establish themselves in Hindi cinema. While some newcomers like Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda succeeded with hits like Saiyaara, others have struggled to make an impact.
Veteran actor Dharmendra appears as Brigadier ML Khetarpal, marking his final on-screen appearance before his passing. The film also features Jaideep Ahlawat, debutante Simar Bhatia, Rahul Dev, Sikandar Kher and Vivaan Shah.
More About the film
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis (2026) is a biographical war drama based on Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of India’s Param Vir Chakra. The film switches between two timelines: the 1971 Battle of Basantar, where Arun heroically defended his tank, and 2001, when his father travels to Lahore for a reunion, unknowingly staying with Brigadier Khwaja Mohammed Naseer, the officer who commanded the opposing tank regiment responsible for his son’s death.
Running for 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes), the film avoids typical jingoistic war narratives. Raghavan focuses on the human cost of conflict and empathy, rather than spectacle. The title Ikkis commemorates Arun’s age at the time of his martyrdom. Initially, Varun Dhawan was cast, but delays and the pandemic led to Agastya taking the role.
Released on January 1, 2026, the film has already sparked discussion for a post-credits disclaimer regarding the opposing nation, added following censor recommendations. Despite its cinematic strengths and historical significance, Ikkis faces an uphill battle at the box office against established blockbusters like Dhurandhar.
