New film इक्कीस is set to release on 1 Jan 2026 and is the last movie featuring the late Bollywood legend Dharmendra alongside nephew Augusty Nanda — with special screenings happening in Mumbai.

A Film Surrounded by Emotion and Legacy

The news about the Hindi movie इक्कीस (Ikkees) that is coming out on 1 January 2026 has gotten a lot of people in Bollywood and movie fans talking. This movie is not something that is coming out on New Year. It is a movie that has a lot of feeling and history to it. The people who make movies and the people who watch them are all very excited, about इक्कीस (Ikkees). It is a movie that will make people think about the past and feel lots of emotions. Ikkees is really special because it is one of the movies that the late Bollywood star Dharmendra is in. Dharmendra is an actor who has been working for than sixty years. He is still one of the famous people in Indian cinema. People think of Dharmendra as a deal, in Indian movies. The thing that makes Ikkees so important is that it has Dharmendra in it.

The movie is important for another reason. It has Agastya Nanda in it. He is Dharmendras nephew. Agastya Nanda represents the people in Bollywood. It is not often that we see old and new Bollywood stars together on screen. This is what makes Ikkees special. It connects the good days of Bollywood to what Bollywood is becoming now. Ikkees has Agastya Nanda. That is a big deal. Agastya Nanda is a face, in Bollywood.

The people in the movie business are really excited about Ikkees. They are going to show Ikkees in Mumbai before it is released everywhere. For them Ikkees is not a movie. Ikkees is a deal. It is like a party for a time in history. It is also a way to say goodbye to that time.. Ikkees is making a point about telling stories that people of all ages can enjoy. The movie Ikkees is special because it is about storytelling that people, from generations can appreciate. Ikkees is going to be a celebration of an era. That is why it is so important.

The Meaning Behind the Title “इक्कीस (Ikkees)”

The title Ikkees, which means Twenty-One in Hindi is really simple. It gets your attention. The people who made it are being careful about what they tell us so we do not know everything, about the story.. People think the title Ikkees has many different meanings that are hidden inside it.

Age and Transition

Twenty-one is the age when people are considered to be adults. This is the time when people have to take responsibility for their actions and figure out who they are. The movie is, about the choices we make in life what we can learn from our parents and grandparents and the moment when we have to face the world. Twenty-one is a deal because it is the age when youth has to confront reality and grow up.

A Turning Point

The number 21 is like a fork in the road. It is a time when the path of life takes a turn. I think this is really interesting when you consider a movie that has an old actor who has been in a lot of films and is now getting close to the end of his time making movies. This movie also has an actor who is just starting out with his film career. The number 21 is a deal in this movie because it is, about the old actor and the young actor.

Cultural and Emotional Symbolism

In stories numbers are really important. The number Ikkees is special because it means the end of one part of your life and the start of another. This is why the title Ikkees is closely tied to the part of the film Ikkees. The film Ikkees is, about how Ikkees affects the characters in the story.

Dharmendra: The Titan of Indian Cinema

A Career Spanning Generations

Dharmendra is not an actor he is an institution in Indian cinema. Indian cinema has seen a lot of actors. Dharmendra is special. He started with roles in the 1960s. Then he moved on to action films in the 1970s. On he did powerful character roles. The way Dharmendras career has gone it is like the story of Bollywood itself. Bollywood has changed a lot over the years. Dharmendra has changed with it. He has been a part of Indian cinema for a very long time and that is why Dharmendra is an institution, in Indian cinema.

Over the years Dharmendra has done a lot of things. Dharmendra has been, in movies.

* Dharmendra has worked with a lot of people

Dharmendra has won awards for the work that Dharmendra has done.

Defined the romantic hero archetype

Popularized the angry yet righteous action hero

Transitioned gracefully into father and mentor roles

Maintained relevance across changing cinematic trends

The fact that he is in Ikkees is a big deal. It is not just that the people who made the movie picked him to be in it. His presence, in Ikkees is actually a thing that happens in the movie world.

Emotional Weight of His Final Appearance

Dharmendra is not seen in movies much as he used to be.. When he does appear in a movie it is really special. Ikkees is a deal for his fans because it might be one of the last times they see him in a film. This movie is very important, to the people who love Dharmendra and have watched his movies for a time.

People are going to watch the film for a lot of reasons. They want to see the film not because of the story but also to:

Witness Dharmendra’s final artistic expression

Celebrate his legacy and contribution

Experience the dignity and restraint of a veteran actor in a reflective role

In Ikkees Dharmendra is going to play a character who’s wise and has a lot of emotions. He will probably be a guide or the moral anchor in the story. These kinds of roles are perfect for Dharmendra because of how old he’s what he has experienced and how people see him on screen. Dharmendra is a fit for these roles, in Ikkees.

Agastya (Augusty) Nanda: A New Generation Steps Forward

Carrying a Legacy, Creating an Identity

Agastya Nanda is part of the generation of Bollywood. His family has been a part of Indian movies, for a long time. The thing is, Ikkees is not a movie to introduce Agastya Nanda to the world. It is actually a film that is supposed to be really good and have performances. Agastya. The people who made Ikkees want people to take this movie seriously.

For Agastya, sharing screen space with Dharmendra is both:

A privilege

A test of artistic maturity

Ikkees is not like those flashy debut roles. It does not need people to be loud and crazy. Ikkees reportedly needs the actors to be calm and quiet. They have to be good at acting in a way. The actors also need to understand how the characters feel about each other, which can be very complex. Ikkees is about emotional restraint and subtle acting and that is what makes it different from other roles, like the big flashy debut roles.

Mentor–Student Dynamic On Screen

The thing that people are really looking forward to in this movie is how Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda interact with each other. The way Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda relate to each other on screen is supposed to show:

Experience vs ambition

Wisdom vs impulse

Tradition vs modern outlook

This thing with the movie is like what happens in life in Bollywood. It makes the film feel like it is about movies because it is a story about the cinema inside the cinema. The movie is like a reflection of Bollywood. That is what makes it feel that way. The film is a story, about cinema. That is really cool.

Story and Themes: A Reflection on Life, Choices, and Time

The full story of Ikkees is not out yet. People in the know say Ikkees is about the people in it and how they get along with each other not just a lot of fancy stuff. Ikkees seems to be more about the relationships between people in Ikkees, than trying to wow us with big effects.

Key Themes Expected in the Film

Generational Conflict and Understanding

The movie is about how older people and younger people see life in ways but they still care about each other deeply. The film shows that though older generations and younger generations have different views on life they can still feel close, to each other.

Legacy and Responsibility

What do people from one generation give to the generation? Is the legacy that people leave behind about being famous or is it about the values that they believe in or is it about the things that they wanted to do but never got to do? Legacy is really, about the values that one generation passes on to the generation.

Self-Discovery

The story is about a person who is at a point, in their life where things are going to change forever. This moment is represented by the number twenty-one.

Mortality and Memory

Dharmendras character makes you think about life and memory and how we accept things. This gives the film an thoughtful feel. Dharmendras character is really, about looking at life and memory and acceptance.

Direction, Music, and Cinematic Style

Direction with Restraint

Ikkees is said to be directed in a way, where the story is the main thing. The people making Ikkees want the actors to do a job rather than having really fancy pictures. This way of making Ikkees works with the emotional parts of Dharmendras role, in Ikkees.

Music as Emotion, Not Noise

The music, for the film is going to have these songs:

Soulful melodies

Soft background scores

I like it when song lyrics go well with emotional parts of a movie or show. They should make the scene feel more emotional but not be so loud that they overpower the thing. Song lyrics that complement scenes are really good, at this. They help make the emotional scenes feel more emotional without overpowering them.

The music in Ikkees is really something that goes along with the story and helps you think about the past and feel nostalgic. It makes you reflect on things that have happened. The music in Ikkees is, like a friend that’s always there making you remember things and feel a certain way.

Special Screenings in Mumbai: A Tribute, Not Just a Premiere

Why Mumbai Screenings Matter

Mumbai is a big deal for Hindi movies. It is an important city for Dharmendra. They want to have movie screenings in Mumbai. This is because they want to honor Dharmendra and the things he has done for Hindi cinema. Mumbai is where a lot of movies are made and Dharmendra has worked on many films, in Mumbai.

These movie screenings are expected to be:

Attended by industry veterans

Emotional gatherings for filmmakers and fans

A celebration of Dharmendra’s contribution to cinema

An Industry-Wide Moment

These screenings often become moments where:

People share stories with each other. These stories are very important, to them. Stories are shared because they are a part of our lives. We learn from the stories that are shared. Stories are shared every day.

People are paying tributes

The whole industry stops what it is doing to pay respect to one of the legends, in the industry. The industry is taking a moment to remember one of the legends of the industry.

Release Date: Why 1 January 2026 Is Significant

Releasing Ikkees on New Year’s Day is a deliberate choice.

This means that something is a sign of beginnings. The thing is a symbol of beginnings. New beginnings are what the thing is about. It is like a start for the new beginnings. The new beginnings are very important, to people.

This time of year makes me think about what happened in the year and what I want to happen in the future. The past year is something I look back on. The future is something I look forward to. It is a time when I think about the year and my hopes, for the future.

The movie is, about changing and starting over and this part fits with that idea of changing and starting it really goes along with the films themes of transition and renewal.

Ikkees is not like movies that come out around New Year. It is a movie that makes you think and feel things deeply. This makes it a good choice for people who like to think about their lives during the holidays. Ikkees is a movie that people can watch when they are feeling reflective, during the holidays.

Audience Expectations and Cultural Impact

For Older Audiences

For long-time fans of Dharmendra, Ikkees will likely be:

A nostalgic journey

An emotional farewell

A reminder of cinema’s golden era

For Younger Audiences

For viewers the film offers:

A chance to witness a legendary actor’s craft

A relatable coming-of-age story

Insight into meaningful, performance-driven cinema

Conclusion: A Film That Transcends Box Office Numbers

Ikkees is going to be a lot more, than a movie that people go to see. Ikkees represents:

The closing of a legendary chapter

The opening of a new cinematic journey

A rare intersection of legacy and youth

The film is really important to a lot of people because of the way it makes them feel. This movie shows that cinema is not something we watch to have a good time. The film is also, about the memories we make the emotions we feel and how time keeps moving. The film is a deal because of this. The film helps us remember things feel emotions and think about time.

With Dharmendra’s towering presence, Agastya Nanda’s emerging promise, and a story rooted in human truth, Ikkees is poised to leave a lasting impression on Indian cinema, long after the final frame fades to black.