Arun Khetarpal's Brother Hugs Agastya Nanda, Cries After Watching Ikkis

• Mukesh Khetarpal, brother of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, became emotional and hugged Agastya Nanda after a special screening of "Ikkis."
• Mukesh praised Agastya's portrayal, stating, "You will be Arun for life," and found the film "fantastic," far exceeding the trailer.
• "Ikkis," directed by Sriram Raghavan, tells the inspiring story of Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient.
• The film stars Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, and Deepak Dobriyal, releasing January 1, 2026.
• Casting director Mukesh Chhabra also lauded the film, praising the cast and director Sriram Raghavan for its "gentle, honest storytelling."

Why It Matters: "Ikkis" deeply moved Arun Khetarpal's brother, validating Agastya Nanda's portrayal.