The early review of 'Ikkis' praises Dharmendra's performance in his final film, describing it as heartfelt and honest. The review highlights Jaideep Ahlawat's surprising and outstanding work, welcoming Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia for their beautiful on-screen presence and chemistry. Vivan Shah and Sikandar Kher also receive commendation for their outstanding performances, with director Sriram Raghavan being lauded as a master.