Overview
- China’s state-run Global Times and some Weibo users accused the Salman Khan film of distorting facts about the June 2020 Galwan Valley confrontation.
- Chinese commentators cited by the outlet argued the movie promotes a one-sided Indian view and questioned its timing as ties show tentative improvement.
- A source close to the production said the film is inspired by the Galwan events and is not a biopic of Colonel Santosh Babu.
- The teaser, released December 27 on Khan’s 60th birthday, drew online debate over a brief smile, with Tehseen Poonawalla publicly defending it as composed resolve.
- Battle of Galwan is slated for theatrical release on April 17, 2026, as unverified reports about cast remuneration circulate without official confirmation.