SCOOP: Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi misses May window; June release on the cards Salman Khan and Apoorva Lakhia collaborated for the first time on a war drama titled Battle of Galwan, based on the Galwan valley clash between India and China. However, through the shoot, a lot changed between the two countries, following which the Ministry of Defence requested Salman Khan and team to go fictional with the film. "The present officials didn't want to tamper with the equations between India and China. They requested Salman Khan to reshoot the film and add a fictional spin to the story. Salman respected their decision and instantly reshot around 40 per cent of the film, adding more romance and a backstory to his character. The film was submitted to the board for approval post the reshoot with a new title, Maatrubhumi," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. However, the latest we hear is that the newer cut too is facing issues, and the film won't release as rumoured before in May. "As reported by Bollywood Hungama before, Salman Khan was keen to bring Maatrubhumi on May 15. But the troubles with Censor and approval make it an impossible task now. The war drama could now be released in June, subject to the required approvals. "Meanwhile, Salman Khan starts shooting producer Dil Raju's untitled film by mid-April, with the aim to release the film in the first quarter of 2027. He is losing weight for the film and is excited to sport a completely new look for the Vamshi directori... #Khan #Salman_Khan #Salman #Galwan #Apoorva_Lakhia #Galwan_valley #Lakhia_collaborated #titled_Battle #cards_Salman #requested_Salman
SCOOP: Salman Khan eyes May 15 release for Maatrubhumi If all had gone as planned, Salman Khan’s upcoming film, Battle Of Galwan, would have arrived in cinemas this month on April 17. However, the film was pushed ahead due to additional shoots. Last month, the film’s name was changed to Maatrubhumi. Certain units of the film have been unveiled, but they do not mention its release date. Meanwhile, fans have constantly been asking on social media when Salman Khan and the makers will announce the release date of the much-awaited film. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the makers are considering several dates, and one of them is May 15. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The additional shoot is done and the film will be ready soon. Hence, the makers feel that it's better to bring out the film sooner rather than later. They are looking at several options and are seriously considering May 15. ”A source had earlier told Bollywood Hungama that the war drama is expected to release between July to October. The source replied, “That is also being considered, though most of the slots have been taken up by big-scale and significant films in that period. At one point, they wanted to get the film out on Independence Day, but that won’t be possible as Aamir Khan has taken the slot for the Sunny Deol-starrer Lahore 1947. The current plan is to ascertain if releasing Maatrubhumi on May 15 is possible. If not, they’ll bring it later. ”The source further added, “Salman and the other s... #Battle #Khan #SCOOP #Salman_Khan #Salman #Bollywood_Hungama #Galwan #April #film #Khan_eyes
EXCLUSIVE: The real reason why Salman Khan changed the title of Battle of Galwan to Maatrubhumi Salman Khan is set to play an army officer for the first time in the Apoorva Lakhia directed Battle of Galwan, which now has a new title Maatrubhumi. The announcement came as a surprise as none anticipated the makers to change the title of the film. Ever since, we made calls to all our sources to know the reason behind the change of title. And we have discovered the real reason behind this. A source confirmed that the title change is linked to the current diplomatic sensitivity surrounding India and China. “Salman Khan was advised in certain official and strategic quarters to not only rethink the title of the film, but also tone down the anti-China portions. Taking that feedback seriously, Salman chose to align the film with the larger national mood and preserve the broader sensitivity of the subject. As a result, the title was changed and a substantial portion was reworked, with the conflict being fictionalized,” shared the source with Bollywood Hungama. The source further added that the reshoots led to a spike in the film’s budget, though Salman was reportedly unfazed by the additional cost. “A significant part of the script has been rewritten to reshape the film into a more emotionally charged patriotic saga. The changes also came after inputs from relevant quarters, and the new version is said to explore a more intimate dynamic between Salman Khan and Chitrangda’s chara... #Battle #title #Salman_Khan #Galwan #Apoorva_Lakhia #Maatrubhumi #directed_Battle #Maatrubhumi_Salman #title_Maatrubhumi #Lakhia_directed
REVEALED! Here’s why Salman Khan changed the title of Battle Of Galwan to Maatrubhumi: "Salman wanted the title to suggest..." Only months away from release Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan directed by Apoorva Lakhia has undergone a change of title. It is now called Maatrubhumi to give it a wider patriotic perspective. The decision was taken unilaterally by producer-actor Salman who felt Battle Of Galwan to be a self-limiting title. Sharing the reason why Salman changed the title, a source said, “It felt like an incident-specific title whereas Salman wanted the title to suggest a more epic landscape. The decision to change the title was entirely Salman’s. ”Maatrubhumi is based on a conflict between the Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan in June 2020. The film stars Chitrangda Singh opposite Salman for the first time. Also Read: Battle of Galwan renamed Maatrubhumi; Salman Khan shares intense new poster... #Battle #Khan #title #Salman_Khan #Salman #Galwan #Apoorva_Lakhia #REVEALED #Salman_wanted #Maatrubhumi
Battle Of Galwan makers unveil song 'Main Hoon' on Valentine's Day, watch After the phenomenal response to 'Matrubhumi,' which crossed 50 million views across platforms, Salman Khan Films now unveils the much-awaited Valentine’s special romantic track, 'Main Hoon,' from Battle of Galwan. Featuring Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh, the full song is out now and beautifully captures the emotional heartbeat of the film. Sharing the song on the social media handle, the makers wrote, This Valentine’s, let love take over with #MainHoon, Song Out Now!"'Main Hoon' perfectly embodies the love within a relationship, from moments of togetherness and laughter shared with family to the inevitable transition into solitude and silent longing. The song tenderly portrays the contrast in the life of a soldier’s family, the warmth of happy days spent at home, followed by the quiet ache of separation when duty calls. This emotional shift is seamlessly woven into the narrative, making the song both intimate and deeply moving. Visually, the track balances joy and yearning. We see Salman Khan in heartfelt, gentle moments, smiling, celebrating, and cherishing time with his family, contrasted with frames that reflect emotional distance and loneliness. Chitrangda Singh brings grace, portraying resilience and quiet strength. Their chemistry feels mature, organic, and profoundly sincere. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan Films (@skfilmsofficial) Ayaan Lall, wh... #Valentine_Day #Main_Hoon #Salman_Khan #Galwan #Khan_Films #Galwan_makers #much-awaited_Valentine #unveil_song #phenomenal_response #special_romantic
EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan to release on Independence Day 2026 Earlier in the day, Bollywood Hungama announced that the much-awaited film, Battle Of Galwan, might not be able to make it on April 17, as scheduled. The news went viral as soon as it went live. We now bring to you another exciting update – the new release date of the Salman Khan-starrer. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Battle Of Galwan has indeed been postponed and it’ll now release on August 14, 2026. Salman Khan and the makers are of the opinion that it would be a better date since India’s Independence Day falls on August 15. The patriotic sentiment will be at an all-time high and Battle Of Galwan would be an ideal flick to watch in this period. ”The source further said, “The makers are expected to shortly announce the new release date of Battle Of Galwan officially. ”Earlier, Bollywood Hungama, in its article, carried a quote from a source who explained the reason for the delay, “The shoot is not yet over and the reshoot is taking more time than expected. From Monday, February 9, a one-week schedule will commence in the Golden Tobacco Factory in Mumbai. After this schedule gets over, a few more days of shooting are left and by February-end, it’ll be a wrap. ”The source further said, “Director Apoorva Lakhia will begin editing the reshot portions. And that’s not all. As per the rules, Battle Of Galwan needs to be shown to the Ministry of Defence and this process might also take time. D... #Battle #EXCLUSIVE #Salman_Khan #Salman_Khan-starrer #Bollywood_Hungama #Galwan #Independence_Day #much-awaited_film #Hungama_announced #April
SCOOP: Salman Khan-starrer Battle Of Galwan likely to be postponed; might not make it to cinemas on April 17 Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in providing timely updates about Battle Of Galwan. We are now back with another news, which might disappoint those who have been waiting to catch the Salman Khan-starrer on the big screen. As per latest developments, the superstar and the makers of the film are toying with the idea of delaying the release. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Battle Of Galwan is scheduled to be released on April 17. But the shoot is not yet over and the reshoot is taking more time than expected. From Monday, February 9, a one-week schedule will commence in the Golden Tobacco Factory in Mumbai. After this schedule gets over, a few more days of shooting are left and by February-end, it’ll be a wrap. ”The source further said, “Director Apoorva Lakhia will begin editing the reshot portions. And that’s not all. As per the rules, Battle Of Galwan needs to be shown to the Ministry of Defence and this process might also take time. Due to these two reasons, the makers feel that they would not be able to meet the April 17 deadline. Salman Khan is clear that such a special, patriotic film needs to be nurtured well. He has told the team of the film that they should not rush through the process and take their time in ensuring that the final product looks appealing, compelling and cinematic. ”The source continued, “Though Salman Khan and Apoorva La... #Battle #SCOOP #Salman_Khan #Salman_Khan-starrer #Bollywood_Hungama #Khan-starrer_Battle #providing_timely #timely_updates #Galwan #Khan-starrer
