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Sriram Raghavan's Shocking Response to Ikkis Disclaimer
22 Feb
Summary
- Director Sriram Raghavan expressed personal dissatisfaction with the disclaimer.
- The disclaimer questioned Pakistan's trustworthiness despite the film's narrative.
- Raghavan compared the disclaimer to a potentially manipulative ending in 'Andhadhun'.
The film 'Ikkis,' released on January 1st, 2026, has sparked debate due to a disclaimer questioning Pakistan's trustworthiness, a sentiment director Sriram Raghavan admitted he was not personally happy with. The disclaimer contrasted with the film's narrative, which includes the humane treatment of a Pakistani brigadier. Raghavan, in an interview, compared the situation to the audience's questioning of the ending in his earlier film 'Andhadhun,' suggesting ambiguity can be a directorial tool. He further recalled a negative experience with a producer-inserted music video in 'Badlapur' that altered the film's intended mood.
'Ikkis' features two narrative threads: one set in 1971 during a war where Arun Khetarpal is a central figure, and another in 2001. In the latter, Arun's father, Brigadier Madan Lal Khetarpal, visits Lahore and is hosted by Brigadier Jaan Mohammad Nisar, the same officer responsible for Arun's death. The film's producer, Dinesh Vijan, was acknowledged for his support in making 'Ikkis,' though Raghavan reiterated his personal discomfort with the final disclaimer.
