Ikkis X reviews: Ikkis, the solo Bollywood release on January 1, 2025, marking Agastya Nanda’s debut and Dharmendra’s last cinematic outing has received heartwarming response on X. The war movie, directed by National award-winning director Sriram Raghavan is being hailed for its strong performances and brilliantly executed sequences that showcase a mix of bravery, patriotism, and hit a strong emotional chord with the audience.
While many feel, the film has its own rough edges, the deeply moving narrative compensates for it, as second half gets intense and immersive, as per the reviews posted on X.
Many got emotional seeing Dharmendra on the screen in his last movie one last time. The actor lights up the screen with his magnetic screen presence and impressive dialogue delivery.
Here’s what netizens are saying about Ikkis
The success of past War movies like Border show that it’s not just the action-packed sequences, but also well-developed character arcs and emotionally-charged scenes that make a movie memorable.
“A heartfelt true story told with honesty… emotional and deeply moving… #Dharmendra is memorable, #JaideepAhlawat outstanding, and #AgastyaNanda supremely confident,” wrote trade analyst Taran Adarsh in his X post.
“It’s interval time, and so far it’s absolutely gripping — visually stunning and packed with the same thrill as #Fury,” a fan posted the review of first half of the movie from the theatre.
Sriram Raghavan’s direction is the soul of Ikkis, known for films like Andhadhun, and Ek Hasina Thi once again demonstrated his brilliance with a memorable tale.
“Director Sriram Raghavan is the soul of the film and after Badlapur and Andhadhun, he has once again proven himself. His work on storytelling, detailing, and technical aspects is excellent. Making the entire story feel real and rooted in authentic locations,” read an X review.
Netizens felt nostalgic seeing Dharmendra on screen
“Seeing Dharmendra on screen feels nostalgic, like watching a timeless tale unfold. Miss you already, Dharam Paaji,” a user wrote.
“Dharmendra ji is sheer magic ✨ he owns the screen with grace, dignity, and an emotional depth that only a legend can bring,” wrote another.
“Dharmendra, in his final film appearance, is simply brilliant… Present from start to finish, the veteran anchors the film with towering screen presence and restrained emotion, adding gravitas and soul to the narrative,” wrote Adarsh in his X review.
“Last film and he has delivered a brilliant performance. Especially in emotional scenes, he was absolutely top notch,” said another user.
Second half a real surprise
As the film’s narrative moves forward, the intensity increases and keeps viewers glued to the very end. “The second half is where the film truly hits you. It turns intense and gripping, and there were moments where the weight of the story really sinks in. The emotional impact is strong, and the film holds its tension till the very end,” a viewer wrote sharing thoughts on second half of Ikkis.
“Some drawbacks aside, #Ikkis remains a stirring tribute to bravery and sacrifice, a film that connects emotionally and deserves one time watch,” felt an X user.
Other performances
Performances are one of the strong points of the war film. From Jaideep Ahlawat’s fine performance, to Agastya Nanda’s confident portrayal, Ikkis doesn’t fail in the acting department.
“Jaideep Ahlawat once again proves why he is among the finest actors of our times – terrific in every frame… His sequences with Dharmendra are among the film’s biggest highlights, crackling with intensity and emotional depth,” wrote a user.
“Agastya Nanda looks the part and delivers a confident, controlled, and credible performance, portraying courage and vulnerability with sincerity,” chimed a user.
“Simar Bhatia performs confidently, though her character lacks depth… Sikandar Kher is impactful and shines in his role… Rahul Dev is wonderful in a significant part… Vivaan Shah is natural and important to the narrative, while Deepak Dobriyal is solid in his sequence with Dharmendra,” another one wrote.