In an industry obsessed with weekend opening numbers and box-office verdicts, actor Agastya Nanda is taking an admirably grounded view of cinema. Following his big-screen theatrical outing in Sriram Raghavan’s biographical war drama Ikkis, the actor has opened up about navigating commercial headwinds with grace. While the film may not have set cash registers ringing, its anti-war ethos and heartfelt storytelling remain an enduring badge of pride for its leading star.
Centred on Param Vir Chakra hero Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred at 21 during the 1971 Battle of Basantar, the film stood apart for its humanistic outlook. Reflecting on the box-office outcome, Agastya told PTI, “’Ikkis’ may not have done well commercially but I do not think any of us stand here like failures. We’ve a lot of pride for the film we made and we will be forever grateful for preaching peace and love and peace will never go out of fashion,”.
Displaying maturity beyond his years, The Archies breakout star acknowledged the harsh realities of film economics. Rather than romanticising box-office failure, he spoke candidly about industry dynamics: “There is a practicality to films at the end of the day, there is money put in because many people earn daily wages on that film, and it is okay to be responsible for that. If you are a star and you are making money, then yes, you will get bigger films. And if you are not, you won’t. It is not a personal thing, it is commerce,”.
He further noted, “People forget it is an industry because it is creative. But it follows the laws of any industry, which is that people need to make money. And if you cannot guarantee their money, then they do not want to take a chance,”.
Co-starring the late Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, Ikkis proved that artistic conviction often outlasts theatrical runs. Agastya remains patient, stating he is happy to earn his stripes rather than rush into big-ticket films.
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