Overview
- Released on December 27, the teaser presents Khan as Col. Bikkumalla Santosh Babu with a rousing monologue, gritty high-altitude visuals, Stebin Ben’s vocals and a Himesh Reshammiya score.
- The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Salman Khan Films, dramatizes the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and was largely shot in Ladakh and Leh.
- Theatrical opening is slated for April 17, 2026, with industry coverage noting that YRF’s Alpha shifted from that date to avoid a clash.
- Social media reactions include praise from fans and criticism of Khan’s casting and a shot likened to Game of Thrones’ Battle of the Bastards.
- Co-star Chitrangda Singh publicly vouched for Khan’s punctuality and engagement on set, countering rumors about his work habits.