EXCLUSIVE: No direct-to-OTT release for Maatrubhumi; Salman Khan determined to bring his film to cinemas On Saturday, April 11, Bollywood Hungama reported that, following directives from the Ministry of Defence, China will not be named in the Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi. The news went viral in no time and became not just a trending Bollywood topic but also national news. Meanwhile, murmurs began circulating that the film might not be released in cinemas and that the makers were considering bringing it directly to an OTT platform. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that there is no truth to this chatter. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Salman continues to be a mega star and he has mounted Maatrubhumi on a grand scale. It’s a film for the big screen and hence, he and director Apoorva Lakhia are committed to releasing the film theatrically once the issues surrounding the film are resolved. ”An industry insider commented, “There’s a general misconception among certain people that there’s no censorship on OTT. Hence, they feel that if Salman Khan opts to skip a theatrical release, he’ll be able to drop the film on OTT without any problem. However, that’s not how it works. Every film that releases directly on streaming platforms also goes through the certification process, just like any theatrical film. So, even for a direct-to-OTT premiere, the government must clear the film before it can be presented to the public. ”On April 11, Bollywood Hungama quoted a source who ... #EXCLUSIVE #Bollywood #Salman_Khan #Salman_Khan-starrer #Bollywood_Hungama #film #Hungama_reported #Hungama #Khan-starrer_Maatrubhumi #Khan_determined
EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan-starrer Sanam Bewafa to re-release in cinemas on April 10 Re-releases were fairly common in 2024. In 2025, the trend got a boost when Sanam Teri Kasam became the biggest re-release grosser ever. In February 2026, Salman Khan’s cult flick Tere Naam (2003) was back in cinemas and managed to find some audience. And now, another film of the superstar is all set for a re-run – Sanam Bewafa (1991). The film will release tomorrow – Friday, April 10 and as of now, its bookings are only visible in a few cities like Hyderabad, Indore, Maharashtra’s Jalgaon, etc. But according to trade sources, more cinemas in many more cities are expected to screen the successful action entertainer. A trade source told us, “With Dhurandhar The Revenge slowing down and Bhooth Bangla being pushed ahead by a week, there’s space for Sanam Bewafa and hence, the release date is ideal. ”In Hyderabad, one of the theatres screening Sanam Bewafa from April 10 is AMB Gachibowli. The popular multiplex will play the film, that too in the all-recliner M B Luxe screen. However, the majority of the shows across the country of Sanam Bewafa are expected to be concentrated in theatres frequented by the masses. Sanam Bewafa is the only film in which Salman Khan played a character called Salman. It marked the debut of Chandni and also starred Danny Denzongpa, Pran, Puneet Issar, Jagdeep and others. It marked the first association of Salman with director Saawan Kumar Tak. Both later worked o... #Salman_Khan #Salman #Salman_Khan-starrer #Sanam_Bewafa #Khan-starrer_Sanam #Sanam #Bewafa #fairly_common #Teri_Kasam #Sanam_Teri
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
