India, Dec. 31 -- Sriram Raghavan, widely recognised for his expertise in the noir and thriller genres, is set to venture into the war epic category with his upcoming biographical drama, Ikkis. As the film approaches its theatrical debut on January 1, 2026, the filmmaker recently addressed the changing landscape of Indian cinema, specifically in relation to the massive commercial success of Aditya Dhar's spy-actioner, Dhurandhar.

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