Ikkis Box Office Day 1 (Morning Trend): Agastya-Dharmendra’s Film Struggles To Earn 1Cr In Morning

Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 1 (Morning Trend): Ikkis, a war drama inspired by the real story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, reaches cinemas on January 1, 2026. The film follows India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee and the 1971 Indo-Pak conflict. Director Sriram Raghavan moves the release from Christmas to secure a clear New Year window. The project also signals a genre shift for Sriram Raghavan, widely noted for thrillers like Andhadhun. Ikkis carries extra emotion as Dharmendra's final big-screen appearance. Agastya Nanda leads as Arun Khetarpal, stepping into a first major role with strong attention on performance.

Interest in Ikkis rises sharply after the final trailer, which highlights fierce frontline combat and patriotic moments. The video, filled with 1971 Indo-Pak war imagery, has drawn millions of views. Social media users praised Dharmendra's swan song and Agastya's potential, adding to nationwide curiosity around Raghavan's war drama. The ensemble extends beyond the lead names, with Jaideep Ahlawat playing a crucial military officer guiding operations. Simar Bhatia appears in a supporting part, adding further depth around the battlefield narrative. With its New Year launch, real-life inspiration and veteran presence, Ikkis aims to connect with audiences drawn to war stories and character-driven cinema. As Ikkis has hit the screens, it saw a decent start at the box office

Ikkis Morning Occupancy Day 1

Ikkis, which has been facing a competition from Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, saw a decent footfall on day 1 during the morning shows as it is a holiday. According to a report published in Sacnilk, Ikkis saw a footfalls of 12.09% during the morning shows

Ikkis Box Office Collection Day 1 (Morning Shows)

As per Sacnilk, Ikkis was seen struggling to earn Rs 1cr during morning shows during the morning shows on the opening shows. In fact, it earned Rs 82 lakhs until 12:30 PM.

Meanwhile, during a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Sriram Raghavan got candid about Arun Khetarpal's family's reaction to Ikkis and said, "Arun Khetarpal's brother saw the film. He was extremely moved. He had a long chat with Agastya Nanda (who plays Arun in the film). He told us, 'Now, I imagine what Arun must have gone through when he was there'. He asked us, 'How did you capture my brother so well?'. It was quite overwhelming for him watching the film".