Salman Khan returns in a patriotic avatar with Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in PeaceDirected by Apoorva Lakhia, the film draws inspiration from the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and explores the courage and sacrifices of Indian soldiers.
Published: November 10, 2026, 10:38 PM IST
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Maatrubhumi trailer (PC: IMDb)
Salman Khan is returning to the big screen with a story inspired by one of the most difficult chapters in recent Indian military historyHis upcoming film, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, has been in the news for months, first because of its original title, Battle of Galwan, and later because of delays surrounding its releaseAfter keeping fans waiting for several months, the makers of Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace have finally unveiled the much-awaited trailerThe film has already generated curiosity because of its subject, its connection with the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and Salman’s never-seen-before roleThe trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of soldiers, their families, and the difficult choices they face while serving the nation.
Maatrubhumi trailer out
The trailer of Maatrubhumi opens with the whistle theme of the patriotic song Saare Jahan Se Accha, followed by Salman’s entry as an Indian Army soldierHe plays a member of the Pahadi Bihar Tiger Battalion, who is equally devoted to his country and his familyChitrangda Singh plays his wife, and the trailer also gives glimpses of their family life, including moments with their two children.
As the story moves towards the Galwan Valley conflict, the visuals become more intense, with soldiers preparing for battle, hand-to-hand combat, and high-impact action sequencesSalman is seen standing his ground against Chinese soldiers, delivering powerful dialogues about duty and patriotism.
Watch Maatrubhumi trailer here:
About Maatrubhumi
Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace is inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, which took place between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern LadakhSalman Khan plays Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment who lost his life during the confrontationHe was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
Maatrubhumi stars Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh in the lead rolesThe ensemble cast also features Anoop Bikram Shahi, Mukesh Rishi, Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, Ankur Bhatia, Abhilash Chaudhary, Abhishree Sen, and Vipin Bhardwaj.
Maatrubhumi release date
Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace faced several delays, with the makers taking additional time to complete the visual effects and other production workSalman Khan confirmed at the promotional event that Maatrubhumi will finally release in cinemas on December 4, 2026 (Friday).
However, Salman has clarified that the film is not a conventional biopicInstead, it explores the difficult circumstances faced by soldiers, their experiences on the battlefield and the impact of military conflict on their families.
