New Delhi: Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi, previously announced as Battle of Galwan, is set to receive its first major promotional push, with the film’s trailer expected to be released on Friday, November 6. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the trailer, bringing an important update for fans who have been waiting for details about the film.
According to Variety India, the makers are planning a grand launch of the trailer this week. The promotional video has reportedly received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC and has a runtime of 4 minutes and 43 seconds, according to the censor board’s website.
While the trailer’s release date has been indicated, the film’s theatrical release date remains unconfirmed. The makers are reportedly awaiting the necessary censor board approval before finalising when the movie will arrive in cinemas.
The film has attracted attention because it is based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley. Earlier announced as Battle of Galwan, the project was subsequently renamed Maatrubhumi.
Maatrubhumi trailer gets CBFC clearance
The trailer clearance marks a significant step in the film’s promotional campaign. At 4 minutes and 43 seconds, the video is considerably longer than the trailers of many recent Hindi films.
The CBFC has reportedly granted it a U/A 16+ certificate, indicating that the promotional material has been cleared for audiences aged 16 and above, while younger viewers would require parental guidance.
The trailer’s length has also drawn attention. With a runtime of nearly five minutes, it ranks among the longer promotional trailers released for major Hindi films.
For comparison, the trailer of Singham Again ran for 4 minutes and 58 seconds, while the first trailer of Ramayana had a runtime of 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
The nearly five-minute trailer of Maatrubhumi is expected to offer audiences an extended look at the film’s setting and its portrayal of the military conflict.
The makers are reportedly preparing a grand launch on November 6. However, further details about the launch event and promotional activities have not been confirmed in the information available.
Film is based on the 2020 India-China Galwan clash
Maatrubhumi is based on the confrontation between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley in June 2020.
The clash took place in eastern Ladakh along the disputed India-China border and resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian Army personnel. It became one of the most serious military confrontations between the two countries in several decades.
The incident drew national attention and led to heightened tensions between India and China. The military standoff also prompted diplomatic and military-level discussions between the two sides.
Salman Khan’s film draws its subject from this sensitive episode in recent Indian military history. Its earlier title, Battle of Galwan, directly referred to the location of the confrontation. The project was later renamed Maatrubhumi.
The film’s subject has generated interest as it brings a recent military event to the big screen. It also places the project in a different space from the actor’s recent commercial entertainers.
The trailer is expected to provide a clearer indication of how the filmmakers have approached the events and the characters involved. Until its release, details about the film’s full narrative and its treatment of the historical incident remain limited.
Theatrical release date remains uncertain
Although the trailer has reportedly received CBFC clearance, the film’s theatrical release date has not yet been officially confirmed.
Maatrubhumi was earlier expected to arrive in cinemas in April 2026. However, the release was delayed amid attention surrounding its subject matter.
The makers are reportedly waiting for the censor board’s approval before announcing a new release schedule. The trailer clearance is a separate development and does not, by itself, confirm that the film has received final certification for theatrical exhibition.
The distinction is important because the trailer and the feature film undergo their respective certification processes. The final release schedule will depend on the remaining approvals and the makers’ announcement.
For Salman Khan’s fans, the November 6 trailer launch is nevertheless an important update after months of uncertainty surrounding the project.
Salman Khan returns to singing with Teri Sexy Beauty
Alongside the film’s promotional developments, Salman Khan recently surprised fans with the release of his latest track, Teri Sexy Beauty.
The song also features his Maatrubhumi co-star Chitrangda Singh. Described as a funky romantic number, it marks Salman’s return to singing after 11 years.
His previous singing appearance was with Main Hoon Hero Tera from the 2015 film Hero. The track became associated with the film’s soundtrack and marked one of the actor’s notable singing performances.
The release of Teri Sexy Beauty has also brought Salman and Chitrangda together in a musical collaboration ahead of their appearance in Maatrubhumi.
The song offers fans another glimpse of the actor’s work outside the war drama, as attention gradually shifts towards the film’s trailer and its eventual theatrical release.
Salman Khan has multiple projects lined up
Apart from Maatrubhumi, Salman Khan continues to remain occupied with his television and film commitments.
The actor is currently hosting Bigg Boss 20, appearing in the show’s Weekend Ka Vaar episodes. His presence as host remains a regular feature of the reality show’s weekend programming.
Salman is also preparing for his next film with Nayanthara. The project, tentatively titled SVC63, is being directed by Vamshi Paidipally.
The collaboration has generated interest because it brings Salman and Nayanthara together for a new project under the filmmaker’s direction.
With Maatrubhumi, the upcoming SVC63 and his television commitments, Salman has several projects in different stages of development.
Trailer launch could provide first detailed look at Maatrubhumi
The expected November 6 release of the Maatrubhumi trailer is likely to offer audiences their first extended look at the film’s treatment of the Galwan Valley confrontation.
The trailer’s U/A 16+ certification and 4-minute-43-second runtime have already generated interest, although the makers have yet to announce the film’s final theatrical release date.
For now, the promotional launch is the next major milestone for the Salman Khan-starrer. The film’s eventual arrival in cinemas will depend on the remaining certification process and an official release announcement from the production team.