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Battle of Galwan Wraps 66-Day Shoot, Moves Into Post for April 17, 2026 Release

Director Apoorva Lakhia says the film portrays the 2020 clash through close-quarters combat in extreme conditions.

Overview

  • The film completed a 66-day shoot and is now in post-production ahead of a planned April 17, 2026 theatrical opening.
  • Salman Khan portrays an Indian Army officer in what the makers describe as a new on-screen persona for him.
  • Chitrangada Singh co-stars and says Khan is spontaneous in scenes and conscientious about the crew’s well-being.
  • Lakhia says the narrative centers on close-quarters, ammunition-free combat in harsh cold to reflect the real Galwan clash.
  • Following a teaser that drew heavy online discussion and comparisons, the director asks audiences not to judge the film by the trailer.