New Delhi, Dec 23 (UNI) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was spotted in Mumbai last night attending a special screening of his grandson Agastya Nanda’s theatrical debut film, ‘Ikkis’.
While the film is slated for a January 1, 2026 release, the early screening allowed Big B to witness his grandson on the big screen ahead of time.
After watching the film, Amitabh shared his thoughts, praising Agastya’s performance for its ‘maturity’ and ‘unfiltered honesty’, adding that he couldn’t take his eyes off his grandson whenever he appeared on screen. He also revealed that the ending left him emotional, with eyes filled with tears of joy and pride.
Early Tuesday morning, Amitabh Bachchan posted a detailed review on his blog, fondly reflecting on Agastya’s journey from birth to pursuing his dream of acting, “Emotions flow ..As do they tonight when you witness the grandson excel in IKKIS .. the time when his Mother , Shweta is being rushed to Breach Candy Hospital as she encounters final labour pains .. his birth .. holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue .. to the time when he grew a bit and holding him in my arms, and he fiddles with my beard .. to his growth .. to the final personal decision of his to be an actor , and tonight to see him in frame, unable to take my eyes off each time he fills the frames of the film,”
Big B went on to applaud Agastya’s acting, emphasizing its authenticity and restraint, “His maturity, his unfiltered honesty in his performance, his presence justifying the character he portrays .. nothing frith or froth , just the Arun Khetarpal soldier , who fought in his bravery as the 21 year old , defending the nation during the India -Pak war of 1971 .. nothing excessive , just the perfection in every shot .. when he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema ..,”
Concluding his review, Amitabh also praised the writing and direction of Sriram Raghavan, writing, “And the film flawless in its presentation .. its writing .. its Direction ..And when it ends .. the eyes filled with tears of joy and pride .. unable to speak out ..In silence ..The silence that belongs to me .. my understanding .. no other ..Love,”
‘Ikkis’ is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, focusing on the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, with the title reflecting the age at which he attained martyrdom.
Directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the film stars Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra (in his posthumous appearance), and Jaideep Ahlawat, alongside Ekavali Khanna, Shree Bishnoi, Vivaan Shah, Sikandar Kher, Suhasini Mulay, Aryan Pushkar, and Simar Bhatia. Ikkis is set to release in theatres on New Year 2026.
Amitabh Bachchan applauds grandson Agastya Nanda’s debut in ‘Ikkis’
