'Ikkis' cast fees revealed: Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, or Jaideep Ahlawat - know who received the highest paycheck

Agastya Nanda is all set to make his big-screen debut with the film 'Ikkis'. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the movie stars the lead actor along with the late legendary Hindi cinema icon, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Simiar Bhatia. Ahead of its release this week, a report about the salaries of the cast members has surfaced on the internet. Let's take a look at it.

'Ikkis' cast fees

Agastya Nanda

Agastya Nanda will be playing the lead character of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in the movie. According to Asianet and other reports, he was paid Rs 70 lakh for his role in the war drama.


Jaideep Ahlawat

Jaideep Ahlawat, who has always proved his mettle with his acting performances, will be seen essaying an important role in the film. As per the reports, he charged Rs 50 lakh for the biopic.

Dharmendra

The late Hindi cinema legend, Dharmendra, who has been receiving praise for his performance after the audience watched the trailer, was paid Rs 20 lakh for the role.

Simar Bhatia

Akshay Kumar's niece, Simar Bhatia, is set to make her Bollywood debut with 'Ikkis'. And as per the report, the young talent has received Rs 5 lakh as her remuneration for the movie.

More about 'Ikkis'

The film is based on the life of Paramvir Chakra awardee Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Indo-Pak of 1971. The film's title refers to the age the soldier laid down his life for the country.

Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the movie also holds importance as it will be Dharmendra's last screen appearance. The film was scheduled to hit on December 25, 2025; however, the makers pushed the release date due to 'Dhurandhar' fever at the box office. The producer stated that movie deserves a solo release, and hence, the date was shifted to January 1, 2026.

Get an chance to win ₹5000 Amazon Voucher by taking part in India's Biggest Habit Index! Take the survey here