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Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan is now Maatrubhumi, title changed days after row over Chinese claim of ‘distorting facts’

Posted on: Mar 16, 2026 14:04 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan is now Maatrubhumi, title changed days after row over Chinese claim of ‘distorting facts’
SAlman Khan’s upcoming state of war dramatic event, before called combat of Galwan, at present has a new title. On Monday, the actor took to social media to share a new poster of the film, with a new title - Maatrubhoomi. “May War Rest In Peace,” Salman wrote in the caption, followed by the hashtag #Maatrubhumi. Salman tagged the film’s director, Apoorva Lakhia, along with actor Chitrangda Singh and his own production house, which is backing the film.Battle of Galwan is now MaatrubhoomiThe poster features Salman, bloodied and injured, stopping a pole wrapped with barbed wire from striking him. The new title of the film is prominently displayed on the poster.Many noted that the poster does not have a release date as well. Earlier promotional materials for the film had announced its release date as April 10.The film’s teaser, released in December, showed Salman leading his troops in a close combat battle against Chinese forces in Eastern Ladakh. The teaser had faced some flak in India, with many viewers noting that a frame of Salman holding a barbed wire bat in his hand and facing the Chinese army looked very similar to Jon Snow's stand in the famous Game of Thrones episode Battle of the Bastards. Salman also faced some criticism for his stoic expression while facing his enemy. The actor had defended the expression later saying that his character is a Colonel and an over-the-top scream would not suit his stature. The subtle announcement, without any additional context, had many fans confused. “Is this a name change for a movie?” one asked. Another wondered, “Movie renamed to Maatrubhumi? Or what?”Chinese media's accusations against the filmThe film, based on the Galwan conflict between Indian and Chinese forces in 2020, had sparked controversy earlier this month when state-backed media in China, particularly the Global Times, claimed that it "distorts facts" and fuels anti-China sentiment. All about MaatrubhoomiProduced by Salma Khan under the banner of Salman Khan Films and directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Maatrubhoomi stars Salman as an Indian Army Colonel leading his men against a bigger Chinese force in one of the Indian armed forces’ famous tales of last stand. The makers say that the film aims to present an unflinching portrayal of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, while balancing the intensity of conflict with the intimacy of love and family.

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