Salman Khan reveals the new title of Battle of Galwan as ‘Maatrubhumi’

The title change was made days after a row over China’s claim of ‘distorting facts.’

Initially titled ‘Battle of Galwan,’ the film was scheduled for release in theatres on April 17, 2026. Now, weeks before the release of the ApoorvaLakhia-directedfilm, the film’s title has been changed. It is now titled “Maatrubhumi.” The upcoming war drama’s title change reportedly occurred after China claimed the title ‘distorting facts.’

Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama’s title changed to ‘Maatrubhumi.’

The Battle of Galwan, Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama, has been retitled Maatrubhumi weeks before its scheduled release. “May War Rest In Peace,” Salman wrote in the caption, followed by the hashtag #Maatrubhumi. Salman tagged the film’s director, ApoorvaLakhia, along with actor Chitrangda Singh and his own production house, which is backing the film. The 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. However, many noted that the poster does not have a release date as well.

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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 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 later defended the expression, saying that his character is a Colonel and that an over-the-top scream would not suit his stature.

The 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.