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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan expressed pride in his grandson, Agastya Nanda, as his latest film, 'Ikkis', opened strongly at the box office in early 2026.
Taking to X, he posted the collection shared by the makers which shows 'Ikkis' has opened 2026 on a solid note at the domestic box office, collecting Rs 22.05 crore within its first four days of release. The film registered a strong opening, earning Rs 7.28 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 4.02 crore on Day 2. The momentum picked up over the weekend with collections of Rs 5.05 crore on Day 3 and Rs 5.70 crore on Day 4, taking the total India net box office collection to Rs 22.05 crore. He wrote in the caption expressing his excitement, "YO .. Agastya .. way to go .." https://x.com/SrBachchan/status/2008100837751697676?s=20 Directed by Sriram Raghavan, 'Ikkis' is a war biopic based on Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.The film also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Suhasini Mulay, Sikander Kher, and Rahul Dev. It was released on January 1, 2026. Big B, who recently attended a previous screening of the upcoming war biopic, took to his blog and penned a heartfelt note.Revisiting some rare memories from the time when Agastya was born to watching him on the big screen, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Emotions flow.. As do they tonight when you witness the grandson excel in IKKIS .. the time when his Mother, Shweta is being rushed to Breach Candy Hospital as she encounters final labour pains .. his birth .. holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue .. to the time when he grew a bit and holding him in my arms, and he fiddles with my beard .. to his growth .. to the final personal decision of his to be an actor, and tonight to see him in frame, unable to take my eyes off each time he fills the frames of the film." Hailing Agastya's performance in the film, Big B described how he showcased an "unfiltered honesty" while portraying Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal."When he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema.. And the film flawless in its presentation.. its writing.. its Direction..And when it ends .. the eyes filled with tears of joy and pride.. unable to speak out.. In silence. The silence that belongs to me.. my understanding.. no other," he concluded. (ANI)
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