Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace is reportedly targeting a November 13, 2026 theatrical release, but the film is still awaiting screening by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Although the revised version has reportedly received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the release date remains unconfirmed.
The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, was initially announced as Battle of Galwan and was expected to arrive in theatres in April. Its release was subsequently postponed, leaving audiences waiting for an official update.
Key Points
- Maatrubhumi has reportedly received an NOC from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- The film is still awaiting CBFC screening and certification, according to a recent report.
- November 13, 2026, is reportedly being considered as the theatrical release date.
- The makers have not officially confirmed the proposed release date.
- Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh feature in the war drama.
Maatrubhumi Awaits CBFC Screening Despite Reported Government Clearance
According to a Bollywood Hungama report published on October 27, the makers applied for certification at the beginning of October. However, the CBFC had reportedly not provided a screening date by the time of publication.
The report stated that a screening expected on October 26 did not take place. It also cited a trade source claiming that Salman had travelled to Delhi several times to seek an early screening through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The reported NOC marks a separate step in the film’s approval process. It does not mean that the CBFC has certified the film or that a theatrical release is guaranteed.
Why Was Maatrubhumi Delayed?
Maatrubhumi was earlier titled Battle of Galwan and is based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley. Reports have linked the film’s delays to concerns about aspects of its original content and its portrayal of China.
In an earlier report published on October 2, Bollywood Hungama stated that the revised version had received an NOC from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. An unnamed source quoted by the publication said the updated version presented India-China relations in a more positive light.
These details have been reported by media outlets and should not be treated as an official, scene-by-scene account of the changes. The makers have yet to publicly confirm the complete details of the revisions in the reports cited here.
In July, Salman Khan Films reportedly rejected claims that the film was facing CBFC-related problems, saying it had not yet been submitted for certification at that stage. The later reports describe a subsequent application and an unresolved screening.
Why Is November 13 Being Considered?
According to the latest Bollywood Hungama report, November 13 is the date Salman and the team are reportedly considering. The proposed release would place the film after Diwali and ahead of several other anticipated theatrical releases.
The report said the makers were considering the date partly to avoid a clash with Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya, which is scheduled for November 27. December 4 was also reportedly considered, but the same report said the date posed a scheduling issue because Jio Studios is distributing Maatrubhumi and is also releasing Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha.
The November 13 plan is conditional on the CBFC completing its process in time. Until certification and an official announcement, audiences should treat the date as tentative rather than confirmed.
What Is Maatrubhumi About?
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Maatrubhumi is a war drama inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. The project was initially announced under the title Battle of Galwan before being renamed Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.
Salman Khan leads the cast, with Chitrangda Singh appearing in a key role alongside Ankur Bhatia and other supporting actors. The film’s release has drawn attention because of its subject, reported revisions and repeated delays.
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Maatrubhumi’s reported government clearance has renewed hopes that the long-delayed film could finally reach cinemas. However, the pending CBFC screening remains the immediate hurdle. The next significant development will be confirmation that the film has been screened and certified, followed by an official release-date announcement from the makers.
What to Watch Next
The key updates to watch are the CBFC screening, the certification decision and any formal announcement from Salman Khan Films or the film’s distributors. Until those steps are confirmed, November 13, 2026, remains a reported release target.
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