Reports claiming Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi will finally be screened for the CBFC next week have turned out to be false.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungamaa source told, “I wish these reports were true. But with a heavy heart, I’d like to inform you that there has sadly been no update about its CBFC screening.
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The film is still stuck due to its China connection,” the source said, adding that the makers are working with government officials to find a resolution. “
Once a solution is achieved, the CBFC will pass the film, after which Maatrubhumi will release it in cinemas.
This may happen within a few days or weeks, or it may take more time. But as of now, the status is the same as before for Maatrubhumi.”
This comes after a report surfaced in July that the film could be pushed to 2027, prompting the makers to release a new poster soon after confirming a 2026 release.
Asked again about the timeline, the source said, “If it happens sooner, the makers will definitely try to bring out the film in theatres in 2026 itself, though there are not enough vacant slots available. Or else, it’ll move to 2027.”
Maatrubhumibased on the 2020 India-China Galwan conflict, was originally announced as Battle Of Galwan before being renamed.
With India-China relations improving recently, the Ministry of Defence has reportedly raised concerns over parts of the film’s content, including an earlier report that the word “China” may not even be mentioned in the film, a story that went viral when first reported in April.