Agastya Nanda bags his second film with Sriram Raghavan's 'Ekkis': Report

Having already made his debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies, Agastya Nanda, the grandson of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is now all set for his second film. Reportedly, Agastya will feature in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Ekkis’, a biopic based on 1971 war hero Arun Khetarpal. If reports are to be believed, the actor is presently busy reading the scripts these days and is expected to begin shooting next month i.e., January 2024.

According to a Pinkvilla report, the actor as a part of his preparation has attended several acting workshops with Sriram and trained acting coaches to polish his body language and further step into the shoes of the war hero. While he is presently going through the scripts, it is also reported that Agastya might go through extensive workshops and rehearsals before beginning the filming schedule,

“December and the first half of January will be spent by Agastya reading the script and also doing some workshops to rehearse for the schedule ahead,” a News18 report suggests further adding that the director wanted a young actor to play the part of Arun Khetarpal and thus felt that Agastya would fit the role like a hand in a glove.

In the meantime, an official statement is yet to be received from the actor’s or the director’s end. It is pertinent to note that Agastya who made his debut in acting with a soft role as Archie Andrews will be transitioning into a more challenging role as an army officer with Sriram Raghavan’s Ekkis. Set in the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, the film will provide him a better chance to showcase his acting skills and performance in a serious and intense role.

The Archies

Talking about The Archies , directed by Zoya Akhtar , the film also features star kids Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor followed by newcomers Yuvraj Menda, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, and Aditi Saigal.

The coming-of-age musical drama revolves around the events of the iconic characters set in the fictional town of Riverdale. The film was recently released on Netflix and has received both negative and positive reviews alike from viewers.