Overview
- China’s state-run Global Times accused the film of distorting facts about the June 2020 Galwan Valley incident and reiterated Beijing’s claim that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control.
- Chinese commentators and netizens on platforms such as Weibo echoed the newspaper’s stance, saying the teaser contradicts their account of events and calling the narrative over-the-top.
- The producers have confirmed a theatrical release date of April 17, 2026, following the teaser’s unveiling on December 27, Salman Khan’s 60th birthday.
- In India, the teaser drew online criticism over a fleeting smile by Khan, which political commentator Tehseen Poonawalla defended on X as composure and “calm aggression.”
- The film is based on the 2020 clash and features Khan as Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, with a source telling Hindustan Times it is inspired by true events rather than a strict biopic.