{
  "id": 11941501,
  "title": "Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi To Be Viewed By CBFC This Week; Diwali Or Christmas Release On Cards: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/salman-khans-maatrubhumi-to-be-viewed-by-cbfc-this-week-diwali-or",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:37:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/salman-khans-maatrubhumi-to-be-viewed-by-cbfc-this-week-diwali-or-christmas-release-on-cards-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hindustan Times reports that Salman Khan's upcoming war drama, Maatrubhumi, will soon be viewed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) this week. The film, helmed by Apoorva Lakhia and starring Salman Khan alongside Chitrangda Singh, is anticipated to reach theaters later this year, with Diwali or Christmas as potential release windows. The team is eagerly awaiting CBFC certification before finalizing the release date. Despite previous speculation, the source clarifies that the film has not been halted by the government and has already secured clearance from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.",
  "summary": "Salman Khan’s much-awaited war drama Maatrubhumi could finally get a release date soon. The Apoorva Lakhia directorial, which has been surrounded by speculation over its title change and delayed release, is expected to reach cinemas later this year, with Diwali and Christmas being considered as possible release windows. According to a report in Hindustan Times, a source close to the film has…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}