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Ikkis Director Sriram Raghavan Reacts To Backlash: 'Film Was Misunderstood'

Sriram Raghavan says he was “quite baffled” by the response to Ikkis, adding that many who objected to the film may not have actually watched it.

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News18•27-02-2026, 17:12

Ikkis Director Sriram Raghavan Reacts To Backlash: 'Film Was Misunderstood'

•Director Sriram Raghavan expressed surprise at the backlash against his film Ikkis, stating it was misunderstood.
•Ikkis, inspired by Arun Khetarpal's life, focuses on the Battle of Basantar with a humane lens, avoiding chest-thumping nationalism.
•The film received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the Indian Army during initial screenings.
•Raghavan emphasized the importance of creative freedom, urging people to watch the film before judging.
•He clarified that the controversial 'Pakistan not trustworthy' disclaimer was not his personal choice but a producer's insistence.

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