Salman Khan, Bollywood’s biggest star, is preparing for one of the most highly awaited projects of his life, Battle of Galwan, a patriotic war drama based on the 2020 Galwan Valley skirmish between Indian and Chinese soldiers. The movie, helmed by Apoorva Lakhia, will go on floors in the first week of August 2025, and it is likely to hit the screens in January 2026. The fans are abuzz with curiosity as the movie is expected to see Salman in a never-seen-before avatar, playing Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the martyr officer who commanded the 16th Bihar Regiment in the fierce border battle.
A Glimpse into the Battle of Galwan
Galwan Battle is produced by Salman Khan Films and has Chitrangda Singh playing an important role, further fueling the excitement. Although other details about the cast are kept secret, the film is set to be a huge production, and it promises to mix emotion, action, and patriotism. The project is one of the big changes for Salman, whose recent productions such as Sikandar (2025) didn’t perform well at the box office. With Battle of Galwan, he wants to make a hard-hitting, patriotic drama that finds acceptance with the people.
Unlike Salman’s traditional Eid releases, Battle of Galwan will not be released during Eid 2026 as other big films, such as Toxic, Dhamaal 4, and Love & War, are already booked for the same slot. However, the producers are looking at a January 2026 release, while some reports indicate June 2026 as a possible date if post-production is extended. There are also speculations of a possible Bakri Eid release in May 2026, but January is the production house’s priority. Salman himself had hinted at the January 2026 release in an interview recently, stating, “Yes, January.”
Star Cast and Production
Release Planned for January 2026
Unlike Salman’s usual Eid releases, Battle of Galwan is not expected to hit theaters during Eid 2026 due to other major films, like Toxic, Dhamaal 4, and Love & War, already booked for that slot. Instead, the makers are eyeing a January 2026 release, with some reports suggesting June 2026 as another possibility if post-production takes longer. There’s also talk of a potential Bakri Eid release in May 2026, but January remains the primary target. Salman himself confirmed the January 2026 release in a recent interview, saying, “Yes, January.”
Unlike Salman’s traditional Eid releases, Battle of Galwan will not be released during Eid 2026 as other big films, such as Toxic, Dhamaal 4, and Love & War, are already booked for the same slot. However, the producers are looking at a January 2026 release, while some reports indicate June 2026 as a possible date if post-production is extended. There are also speculations of a possible Bakri Eid release in May 2026, but January is the production house’s priority. Salman himself had hinted at the January 2026 release in an interview recently, stating, “Yes, January.”
Fans Await a Blockbuster
Following the box office failure of Salman’s previous movie, Sikandar, the fans are eagerly waiting for Battle of Galwan to be his big comeback. With its gripping story, forceful action, and Salman’s commitment towards the role, the film is already creating a lot of excitement. As one fan commented, “Salman is coming to conquer the box office!”
Stay tuned for more updates.
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