Salman Khan’s ‘Maatrubhumi’ expected to be shifted to 2027
Salman Khan’s long‑delayed film ‘Maatrubhumi’ is now expected to shift to a 2027 release, with ongoing clearance issues making a 2026 date increasingly unlikely.
The project, previously titled ‘Battle of Galwan’, came under scrutiny after the Ministry of Defence raised concerns about its depiction of the 2020 India–China conflict and specific references to China. The title was changed, and the team has been working to address the ministry’s reservations, particularly in light of improving diplomatic relations between the two countries.
A source close to the production said, “The issues are yet to be resolved. Even if they are resolved soon, it will now be difficult to secure a good release slot, as most major dates have already been taken. In our industry, it is common for actors and filmmakers to take over a date that has already been claimed by another film. But Salman Khan is an exception. He is very fair and doesn’t believe in clashing with another film unnecessarily. Even if he decides to clash, he will inform the other party before making an announcement.”
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The insider added that the team had once considered an October 2026 window. “Dussehra falls on Tuesday, 20 October, this year. Even the day before Dussehra usually functions like a major holiday, with collections witnessing a jump. Hence, ‘Maatrubhumi’ could benefit from an extended five‑day weekend of sorts. ‘Ramayana’ is expected to be preponed to 30 October. After that, no major release is scheduled until the last week of November, which could also work in ‘Maatrubhumi’s’ favour.”
However, with the clearance process still unresolved, the film is now likely to move to next year. The source continued, “If the issues are not resolved soon, ‘Maatrubhumi’ will be pushed to next year. This would mean that Salman Khan could have two releases in 2027. The star is currently shooting for Vamshi Paidipally’s untitled film, co‑starring Nayanthara, which is also expected to arrive in cinemas next year.”
