# Ikkis Roars at the Box Office: Agastya Nanda's Debut War Drama Surpasses Expectations on Day 2! **Ikkis**, the poignant war drama starring Agastya Nanda and featuring Dharmendra's final screen appearance, has minted over ₹12 crore worldwide in its first two days, outshining Kartik Aaryan's *Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri* while *Dhurandhar* continues its stellar run.[1][2] Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, *Ikkis* kicked off 2026 with a strong **Day 1 collection of ₹7.28 crore nett in India**, defying trade predictions and earning praise for its emotional depth.[1][2][3] On **Day 2**, the film saw a natural dip but still raked in approximately ₹3.50 crore nett, pushing the two-day India nett total to around ₹10.50-10.78 crore, with worldwide gross crossing ₹12 crore.[1][2][4] Overseas, it added a modest ₹0.09 crore, bringing the global tally to ₹8.76 crore so far (early estimates).[1] What makes *Ikkis* stand out? Agastya Nanda shines as Arun Khetarpal, the young hero inspired by the real-life 1971 war martyr, while Dharmendra's heartfelt portrayal of his father leaves audiences emotional—especially poignant as it marks the veteran's last role before his passing.[2] Reviews highlight its shift from war action to a "painful reminder" of sacrifices, calling it a moving tribute that hollows you out rather than uplifts.[2] Facing competition from Ranveer Singh's juggernaut *Dhurandhar* (₹745.63 crore total, adding ₹6.63 crore on Day 29), *Ikkis* still holds strong in major centers, with projections eyeing ₹20 crore over the four-day weekend.[2][4] Backed by Maddock Films on a ₹40-60 crore budget, this debut for Agastya could etch Sriram Raghavan's highest opener and redefine war dramas in Bollywood.[3] Early verdicts? Positive buzz on Twitter for performances and storytelling, though verdict status remains "No Data Found" as collections build.[1]
Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ikkis/box-office/
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ikkis-box-office-collection-day-2-agastya-nanda-film-sees-dip-manages-to-cross-10-crore-101767370727549.html
3.https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/box-office/2026/ikkis-box-office-collection-hit-or-flop-budget-records-everything-about-dharmendras-last-film-495226.html
4.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/ikkis-box-office-collections-drops-on-friday-after-big-holiday-nets-9cr-in-2-days-1399603
5.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Ikkis-(2026-India)
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