Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s upcoming film Maatrubhumi has unveiled its official trailer, offering a glimpse into a military drama featuring intense clashes between Indian and Chinese soldiers.
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and presented by Salman Khan Films, the movie stars Salman Khan alongside Chitrangda Singh in a leading role.
The trailer opens with a confrontation over territorial claims, as Chinese soldiers declare the land belongs to them. The dispute quickly escalates, with troops from both sides engaging in a violent clash, including scenes of soldiers throwing stones at one another.
Salman Khan plays a captain in the film and delivers the dialogue: “Why fear death? It is bound to come.”
Film Underwent Major Changes After Its Original Announcement
The project was initially titled Battle of Galwan and was reportedly based on the real-life confrontation between Indian and Chinese forces in the Galwan Valley.
However, reports suggest that the film’s title and storyline have since been revised, with references to China and the Galwan Valley removed or altered.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the changes followed a request from India’s Ministry of Defence, which reportedly felt that portraying China as an adversary was inappropriate given improving relations between the two countries.
Following the request, Salman Khan and director Apoorva Lakhia reportedly introduced fictional elements into the storyline and undertook extensive reshoots.
Around 40 per cent of the film was reportedly reshot, with additional romantic sequences and background-story elements incorporated. The filmmakers are also expected to submit the revised version to the ministry for a fresh no-objection certificate (NOC).