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Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi set for December 4 theatrical release
Salman Khan announced Maatrubhumi will open in Indian theatres on December 4.
The war drama, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, is inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops.
Khan plays Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, an Indian Army officer who died in the clash alongside 19 other soldiers of the 16 Bihar Regiment.
The film's release was delayed several times, and Khan said the team wanted to improve the visual effects and that an actor's injury affected production.
It was first titled Battle of Galwan before being renamed Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.
The film depicts a clash that strained India-China relations, and its teaser drew criticism from China's Global Times, which accused it of exaggerating and distorting facts.
The film is now scheduled to reach cinemas on December 4.
Salman Khan announced that Maatrubhumi will be released in theatres on December 4, 2026.
He shared the date at a promotional event in Mumbai on November 6.
The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops.
Khan said delays included an injury and time needed to recover, as well as efforts to ensure the film’s visual effects were up to standard.
The film was previously titled Battle of Galwan.
- Who
- Salman Khan announced the release date for Maatrubhumi, which he headlines.
- What
- The film is set for a theatrical release on December 4, 2026.
- When
- The announcement was made on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Khan announced the date at a promotional event in Mumbai. The film is due in theatres across the country.
- Why
- The sources do not state a specific reason for choosing December 4. Khan said the film’s delays involved an injury and work to ensure its visual effects were up to standard.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Salman Khan unveiled the film’s first teaser on his 60th birthday.
Salman Khan Films said the film had not been submitted to the CBFC for certification at that point.
Salman Khan announced at a promotional event in Mumbai that Maatrubhumi would release on December 4.
- Release date
- December 4, 2026
- Announcement
- November 6, 2026, at a promotional event in Mumbai
- Director
- Apoorva Lakhia
- Story basis
- The 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops
- Previous title
- Battle of Galwan
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What people are saying
Today, there are a lot of VFX experts out there who examine each and every shot of a film. So, with this film, we don’t want to give anyone an opportunity to zoom in on a scene and criticise its VFX. We want this film to visually blow everyone’s mind. It is a beautifully shot film.
We thought we would be able to complete the film in 45-50 days, but madam got injured, and it took her time to recover. We were earlier supposed to release the film in either January or June, but it was then pushed to August. Now, we will release it on December 4.