Raghavan Reveals Why Varun Dhawan Was Replaced by Agastya Nanda in 'Ikkis'

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Firstpost•01-01-2026, 12:41
Raghavan Reveals Why Varun Dhawan Was Replaced by Agastya Nanda in 'Ikkis'
- •Director Sriram Raghavan initially cast Varun Dhawan for 'Ikkis' but later replaced him with Agastya Nanda.
- •Raghavan stated Varun was deemed too old to convincingly play the 19-year-old Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.
- •COVID-19 pandemic caused delays, further impacting the casting decision due to age suitability.
- •Agastya Nanda, 21 at casting, was a more natural fit for the young role and could dedicate years to the project.
- •Agastya's performance has garnered praise from Amitabh Bachchan and Arun Khetarpal's brother.
Why It Matters: Varun Dhawan was replaced in 'Ikkis' by Agastya Nanda due to age and COVID-related delays.
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