Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda, late Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, and debutante Simar Bhatia, is finally hitting the big screens today. The biographical drama of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal PVC, directed by critically acclaimed Sriram Raghavan, has recorded good pre-sales for the opening day.
Ikkis sold around 35,000 tickets in the top national chains, PVR Inox and Cinepolis, for Day 1, which coincided with the New Year 2026.
Better Advance Booking For Ikkis Than Param Sundari, Kesari 2 And SOS 2
This is an impressive advance considering the new faces of Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. It is better than many star-led movies like Son of Sardaar 2, Kesari Chapter 2, Param Sundari, De De Pyaar De 2 and others. When compared to the holdover releases, Ikkis managed to match shoulders with Avatar: Fire and Ash, which also recorded quite similar pre-sales in the national chains for New Year’s Day.
Ikkis: 35,000 tickets
Param Sundari: 34,000 tickets
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: 33,000
Kesari 2: 33,000 tickets
Bhool Chuk Maaf: 30,000 tickets*
Son of Sardaar 2: 28,000 tickets
Emergency: 26,000 tickets (₹ 99/-)
De De Pyaar De 2: 25,000 tickets
Jaat: 20,000 tickets
Azaad: 20,000 tickets (₹ 99/-)
Metro In Dino: 18,500 tickets
Dhadak 2: 18,000 tickets
Deva: 18,000 tickets
Maa: 15,000 tickets
Mere Husband KiBiwi: 14,000 tickets (B.O.G.O)
120 Bahadur: 9,800 tickets
Maalik: 6,200 tickets
Mastiii 4: 5500 tickets
Loveyapa: 4,700 tickets (₹ 149/-)
Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan: 400 tickets
Based on its pre-bookings, the movie has a good potential of hitting over Rs. 5 crore on its opening day, depending on how the movie receives spot-bookings and walk-in audience. Moreover, word-of-mouth will play a key role in determining how well the movie can show its legs at the box office. If the movie manages to record a Rs. 5 crore plus Day 1, it will be a surprise opening, which will set its base for a long run.
Surprisingly, the movie has a good showcasing in the opening week, which is a positive sign for its box office run. However, it will still have to face the wave of Dhurandhar, which is showing no signs of slowing down. Let’s see if Ikkis can withstand the Ranveer Singh film.
About Ikkis
Ikkis is a war drama directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. The film tells the powerful true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Starring Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in pivotal roles, Ikkis promises to be an emotional tribute to a national hero.
(Also read: Allu Arjun Calls Dhurandhar Outstanding: Urges Fans To Simply Watch And Enjoy Ranveer Singh’s Masterfully Crafted Film, Praises Akshaye Khanna )
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