Agastya Nanda’s Ikkis Fizzles Out at Rs 33 Crore Worldwide
Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda, has completed its theatrical run, but the film struggled to find its audience, grossing only Rs 33 crore globally. Most of the revenue came from India, while overseas markets contributed a mere Rs 2.5 crore (around USD 275K), leaving the film largely unnoticed abroad.
Domestically, Ikkis earned around Rs 31.2 crore gross (Rs 26 crore net). The film had a promising start, raking in Rs 21.5 crore in its opening week, but momentum quickly faded. The second week saw a steep drop, with the movie adding just Rs 4.5 crore to its tally. Analysts say that had the film opened to stronger word-of-mouth, it might have salvaged a more respectable total.
Released on January 1, 2026, Ikkis has already earned the unenviable tag of the year’s first flop. There’s a longstanding superstition in Bollywood that the first release of the year often underperforms — a belief that Ikkis seems to have reinforced. Of course, industry insiders stress that superstition isn’t the real reason for its failure.
One of the main issues cited by critics and audiences alike was the film’s mixed narrative. While some viewers appreciated director Sriram Raghavan’s vision, others were put off by the story, leaving the film struggling to maintain sustained interest. Observers will now be keen to see how it fares on OTT platforms, where films often get a second life.
Final Box Office Snapshot:
Week 1: Rs 21.5 crore
Week 2: Rs 4.5 crore
Domestic total: Rs 26 crore net (Rs 31.2 crore gross)
Overseas: Rs 2.5 crore (USD 275K)
Worldwide total: Rs 33.7 crore gross
Disclaimer: Box office numbers are compiled from multiple sources and are indicative of the film’s performance.