Suhasini Mulay says Ikkis was trolled for not showing Pakistan as demons: 'Make The Kashmir Files, get your tax waived'

Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis faced trolling and criticism for its allegedly ‘soft’ depiction of Pakistani soldiers.

Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis may not have worked at the box office, but the film earned acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of war and soldiers. The film, starring Agastya Nanda in the lead, also features Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. It has also faced some criticism, with many saying the film glorifies Pakistani soldiers. Actor Suhasini Mulay, who has a supporting role in Ikkis, has now defended it.

Suhasini Mulay defends Ikkis

Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in Ikkis.

In conversation with journalists at Gauhati Press Club on Sunday, the veteran actor praised Ikkis, saying it did not show Pakistanis as "ghosts and demons" and projected them as "humans". She then added, “However, I was told by the script writer that they were being trolled by the people. If you are in this society in this era, then you will be trolled. So, you don't make such films. You make The Kashmir Files, you will get your entertainment tax waived.”

Suhasini Mulay with Agastya Nanda in Ikkis.

The Kashmir Files, a 2024 film by Vivek Agnihotri, was a box office success, earning praise from the central government ministers too. However, a certain section of critics slammed it for being Islamophobic.

Ikkis is the story of Second Lt Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest gallantry award. The film was praised by critics for its sensitive tone, performances, and the humane depiction of war. However, it was not a commercial success, earning just ₹37 crore worldwide.