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In January 2024, Agastya Nanda is set to commence filming for his upcoming movie titled ‘Ekkis’. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film also stars Dharmendra.

Agastya Nanda, who made his debut with ‘The Archies’, is all set to begin shooting for his first major film, ‘Ekkis’, directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film, which is based on the life of the 1971 war hero Arun Khetarpal, will see Agastya in the lead role. Veteran actor Dharmendra will also be a part of the movie, portraying the character of ML Khetarpal, Arun’s father. The shooting for ‘Ekkis’ is scheduled to start in January 2024.

Agastya participated in multiple acting workshops alongside Sriram and received specialized training from acting coaches to refine his body language and embody the character of Arun Khetarpal, India’s renowned war hero.

According to a reliable source, Agastya will dedicate the month of December and the first half of January to reading the script and engaging in workshops to prepare for the upcoming schedule. Sriram specifically sought a young actor who could effectively portray Arun Khetarpal, and he believes that Agastya is the perfect fit for the role. After months of preparation, Sriram and Agastya are now ready to embark on the journey of bringing this heroic tale to the silver screen.

Agastya Nanda’s most recent appearance was in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’. The musical-comedy made its debut on Netflix on December 7th. Notable roles were also played by Suhan Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Dot, and Mihir Ahuja, among others.

Sriram, on the contrary, has gained recognition for his work in various films such as ‘Badlapur’, ‘Ek Haseena Thi’, and ‘Andhadhun’. His upcoming project, ‘Merry Christmas’, featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif, is scheduled for release in January 2024.