Ikkis Box Office Collection: Hit or Flop, Budget, Records; Everything About Dharmendra's Last Film

Ikkis Hit or Flop: Ikkis, a gripping war drama based on the true story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, releases in theaters on January 1, 2026. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, known for thrillers like Andhadhun, the film shifts from its original Christmas slot to avoid clashes, ensuring a strong New Year opening. Interestingly, Ikkis is backed with a stellar cast and marks Dharmendra's swansong on the big cinema.

Agastya Nanda debuts as the heroic Arun Khetarpal in his first lead role, while Dharmendra's his final film added emotional weight. On the other hand, Jaideep Ahlawat portrays a key military figure, with Simar Bhatia introduced in a supporting part, backed by strong ensemble action. Buzz surges ever since the final trailer dropped showcasing intense battles, patriotism, and 1971 Indo-Pak war visuals, amassing millions of views. Social media hailed Dharmendra's swan song and Agastya's promise, fueling patriotic fervor amid high anticipation for Raghavan's war genre shift. As Ikkis has finally hit the screens, there have been speculations about how the movie will fare at the box office.

Ikkis Budget

In an exclusive conversation with Filmibeat's Ranpreet Kaur, film business expert Rohit Jaiswal stated that Ikkis is made with a budget of Rs 40-60cr and has been shot in Lucknow.

Ikkis Box Office Collection

Film business expert Rohit Jaiswal told Filmibeat's Chief Copy Editor Ranpreet Kaur Ikkis is expected to see a good opening at the box office and predicted that the movie would earn between Rs 3.5-5.5crore on its first day.

Ikkis Box Office Records

If the box office prediction turned out to be true, Ikkis will emerge as Sriram Raghavan's highest opener of all times. In fact, it will also become Agastya Nanda's highest opener of all times.

Will Ikkis Be A Hit?

So far, Ikkis has managed to have a buzz among the fans with intriguing trailer, cast, songs and decent reviews. And while the biographical war drama is eyeing a decent start at the box office, the movie will have to cross its budget to be a hit and fans are quite hopeful for the same.