Salman Khan’s ‘Maatrubhumi’ undergoes major changes as China references removed?
Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Maatrubhumi’ has reportedly undergone significant alterations after concerns were raised about its original storyline, which drew heavily from the 2020 border tensions between India and China.
According to individuals familiar with the project, the Ministry of Defence advised the makers to remove all direct references to China, prompting a substantial reworking of the narrative. One source described the instruction as “clear and non‑negotiable”, adding that the team was told the film should not depict or name China in any form.
As a result, nearly 40 per cent of the film has been reshot, with new sequences added to distance the story from real geopolitical events. A person involved in the production commented that the revised version now includes “a broader fictional conflict, additional emotional layers and a more character‑driven arc” to replace the earlier, more explicit references.
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The film, previously titled ‘Battle of Galwan’, was renamed ‘Maatrubhumi’ earlier this year to reflect its shift away from real‑world military incidents. Despite the extensive changes, sources say the Ministry still has reservations about certain elements, leaving the release date uncertain.
The makers have not issued an official statement, and the film’s revised timeline remains under review.
