Mukesh Khetarpal, brother of Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal, became emotional watching the biopic 'Ikkis'. He praised director Sriram Raghavan for the film's impact, stating it made him cry and relive memories. Khetarpal also commended Agastya Nanda's portrayal of his brother, telling the actor, 'You will be Arun for life.' The film, detailing Khetarpal's bravery in the 1971 war, is set for a January 1, 2026 release and also features Dharmendra in his final role.