Why was Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan title suddenly changed? New poster raises buzz , title — Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace!

Bollywood star Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama based on the Galwan Valley clash has received a new title. The film, which was earlier announced as Battle of Galwan, is now titled Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. The title change was revealed along with a new poster that quickly caught the attention of fans online.

In the newly released poster, Salman Khan is seen in a rugged battle look. He appears to be peering from behind a blood-stained wooden log wrapped in a spiked chain. His intense expression and rough appearance hint at the intense and emotional story the film aims to tell.

The movie is inspired by the real-life confrontation that took place in the Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). On June 15, 2020, Indian soldiers clashed with Chinese troops in a violent hand-to-hand battle. The incident led to the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and became one of the most serious military confrontations between India and China in decades.

In the film, Salman Khan plays Colonel Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment who led Indian troops during the confrontation while enforcing a disengagement agreement at the border.

The project is directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Actress Chitrangda Singh stars as the female lead, while Abhilash Chaudhary and Ankur Bhatia will appear in important roles. The music for the film has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya.

Earlier first-look posters had already shown Salman sporting a moustache and a rugged battle look, with a bloodied face and a determined expression.

Even before its release, the film has sparked criticism in China. After the teaser circulated online, several users on the Chinese social media platform Weibo accused the film of misrepresenting the events surrounding the Galwan Valley clash. Some posts claimed the teaser contradicts their version of the battlefield events and asserted that the region belongs to China. Chinese state media also criticised the movie, saying it promotes Indian nationalism and distorts facts about the 2020 conflict.

However, government sources in India have dismissed these criticisms.

Well, The film was earlier scheduled to release on April 17, but the release date has now been postponed. Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace is currently expected to arrive in theatres in August.

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