Mumbai: Actor Salman Khan has made a major change to his upcoming war drama, earlier titled Battle of Galwan. The film will now be called Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, hinting at a softer and more emotional tone compared to its original concept.
The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and is inspired by the clash that took place in 2020 in the Galwan Valley between China and India. Salman will also appear as late Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu who was killed in the war. By September to December 2025, the movie already had the majority of its shoot in Ladakh.
Maatrubhumi Major reshoot and new additions planned
Although the film is almost ready, makers have chosen to make drastic changes to it. According to reports, the team has reshoot some parts of it in Mumbai as early as February 2026. This extra shoot (around 40 days) entails new scenes that aim to redefine the plot.
One of the most surprising additions is a Chinese-language song, which will be composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The song will be filmed on Salman Khan once it is ready, adding a unique element to the film’s narrative.
A shift in tone and storytelling
The changes in the film are said to be influenced by the current geopolitical situation. With a gradual easing in tensions between India and China, the makers have chosen to take a more balanced and sensitive approach.
The film will not only emphasize the battle but instead will also bring out issues such as peace, harmony and effects of war on emotions. This change is evident in the new title, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. In a new plot, new shooting time, and a new idea, the film is currently building up to be quite unique than the original plan.
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