Karan Johar Hails Dharmendra's Swan Song 'Ikkis', Calls Agastya Nanda "Outstanding"

• Karan Johar penned an emotional note praising Sriram Raghavan's film *Ikkis*, calling it a "love letter to peace."
• Johar was "moist-eyed" watching Dharmendra's "towering screen presence" and "dignified portrayal" in his swan song.
• He lauded Agastya Nanda's "outstanding" performance as Arun Khetarpal, highlighting his "sincere and solid" acting.
• The film, released January 1, is a biographical war drama about Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
• Produced by Maddock Films, *Ikkis* also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Vivaan Shah, and Sikander Kher.

Why It Matters: Karan Johar praises *Ikkis* for its powerful story and stellar performances, especially Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda.