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Firstpost05-01-2026, 15:27

'Ikkis' Unveils Heroic Tale of Arun Khetarpal & Legendary 'Famagusta' Tank

  • 'Ikkis' is Sriram Raghavan's film about 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient.
  • The film highlights Khetarpal's bravery during the 1971 Battle of Basantar, where he destroyed four enemy tanks.
  • Central to the story is 'Famagusta', Khetarpal's legendary British-made Centurion Mk 7 tank, now preserved in Ahmednagar.
  • Agastya Nanda portrays Khetarpal, with Jaideep Ahlawat as Brigadier Naser, receiving praise for their performances.
  • 'Ikkis' is described as an honest, courageous, human-centric war-drama, avoiding jingoism and random bloodshed.

Why It Matters: 'Ikkis' explores the inspiring true story of 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal and his iconic tank 'Famagusta'.

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