Sriram Raghavan’s war drama Ikkis has sparked unexpected controversy online — not just for its storytelling, but for a strongly worded mid-credits disclaimer that appears after the film’s end. While the movie has been largely praised for its emotional depth and humane portrayal of conflict, the late-screen message addressing Pakistan’s conduct in wars involving India has triggered mixed reactions and intense debate on social media.
The mid-credits disclaimer has become a focal point of conversation online. It states that the humane conduct shown by the film’s Pakistani brigadier character, played by Jaideep Ahlawat, is an exception, and that Pakistan’s armed forces are “not to be trusted,” having allegedly violated international conventions and engaged in cruel treatment of Indian soldiers and civilians.
The disclaimer was added in Hindi, and the English translation of it reads, “The humane behaviour of Pakistani Brigadier K. M. Sisar is only an exceptional incident. Otherwise, our neighbouring country is not trustworthy at all. Pakistan’s armies, both during war and in times of peace, have behaved very cruelly and inhumanely with our soldiers and citizens. In torturing them, they have repeatedly and openly violated the Geneva Convention. Considering the terrorist activities sponsored by Pakistan, as responsible citizens, we must always remain alert and prepared. Jai Hind.”
A disclaimer is played at the end of Ikkis. It says, Nisar, the character played by Jaideep Ahlawat, "is an exception; Pakistanis are not to be trusted".
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Social media users were swift to react. One wrote, “ I am sure this was added at last moment.”
Several viewers suggested that the film’s creators added the message in response to the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and wrote, “lmao this is Dhurandhar effect. The film makers might have feared people not watching the film due its potrayal of bHaIcHaRa w Pakistan and added this disclaimer as a precaution.”
“They really got scared from the Dhurandhar wave didn't they?” wrote another.
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The film, which stars Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal — the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the 1971 Indo-Pak war — has been appreciated for focusing on human stories amid the brutal backdrop of battle. Veteran actor Dharmendra also features in an important role, adding emotional gravity to the narrative.
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