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Ikkis Director Sriram Raghavan Reacts To Backlash: 'Film Was Misunderstood'
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News18
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27-02-2026, 17:12
Ikkis Director Sriram Raghavan Reacts To Backlash: 'Film Was Misunderstood'
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Director Sriram Raghavan expressed surprise at the backlash against his film Ikkis, stating it was misunderstood.
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Ikkis, inspired by Arun Khetarpal's life, focuses on the Battle of Basantar with a humane lens, avoiding chest-thumping nationalism.
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The film received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the Indian Army during initial screenings.
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Raghavan emphasized the importance of creative freedom, urging people to watch the film before judging.
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He clarified that the controversial 'Pakistan not trustworthy' disclaimer was not his personal choice but a producer's insistence.
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