Salman Khan’s war film Battle of Galwan may not release in April. details inside
Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan may face a change in its release plans and may hit the theaters later than expected. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the war drama is currently scheduled for theatrical release on April 17.
Actor Salman Khan’s much awaited war film, battle of galwanis reportedly facing delays in its release schedule. While fans were expecting it to arrive in April, a recent report indicates that reshoots and procedural requirements may have pushed up the timeline. It is now speculated that the makers may now aim for an Independence Day release.
Official confirmation from the manufacturers has not been released yet. However, signs point towards the April 17 release date becoming less likely as new developments emerge.
due to delay
according to a Bollywood Hungama According to the report, the delay is due to the ongoing re-shooting of specific scenes, which is taking longer than the team initially expected. Both Salman Khan and director Apoorva Lakhia are reportedly focusing on increasing the narrative impact of the film, which will result in a longer production phase.
updated shooting schedule
According to the report, a new shooting schedule is going to start on February 9 at Mumbai’s Golden Tobacco Factory, after which only a few days of shooting are expected to remain. The overall shooting is estimated to wrap up by the end of February. A source told the portal that Lakhia will start editing the reshoot segments later.
In addition to producing and editing, the release of battle of galwan It also depends on mandatory screening for the Defense Ministry, which could further delay the timeline. These procedural steps are intended to ensure sensitive and accurate representation of actual events and national interests, which is considered important for films depicting military themes.
Release date speculation
Given the circumstances, the previously announced April release date appears increasingly impractical. The report highlights that “Salman feels that the patriotic film should be handled with care and has urged the team not to rush things.” This perspective is further underlined by the desire to prioritize the overall quality of the film, as reflected in the approach taken by the production team.
The source said that although Salman and Apoorva are seriously considering delaying the release, no final decision has been taken yet. With the team considering various options, audiences are waiting for an official statement regarding the final release plan.
More information on Battle of Galwan
Produced by Salman Khan Films and directed by Apoorva Lakhia, battle of galwan Chitrangada Singh also plays an important role. The teaser of the film was earlier launched on Salman Khan’s 60th birthday, December 27, 2025, which the team said was a deliberate decision. “This is not just another release date, but a way to honor Salman Khan’s long career in films,” an official statement said.
The film aims to portray the courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers, taking inspiration from the real-life Galwan Valley incident. First song of the soundtrack, HomelandWas released before Republic Day.