{
  "id": 12626732,
  "title": "When will Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi release? Here's where the film stands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/when-will-salman-khans-maatrubhumi-release-heres-where-the-film-stands",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T12:20:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/when-will-salman-khans-maatrubhumi-release-heres-where-the-film-stands-1.500701838"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fans eagerly awaiting Salman Khan's war drama Maatrubhumi are in for a wait, as the film remains in post-production, according to a report by Variety India. The makers have not yet finalized the cut of the film and it has not been submitted to India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Director Apoorva Lakhia revealed that work continues on the score, with music composer Ravi Basrur currently at Octavia Studios. The final version of the film is yet to be locked, and only then will it be sent to the CBFC for certification. A release date is expected to follow this process. Contradicting earlier claims, the report suggests the film will not be screened for certification soon and could release after December. The war drama, inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, features Salman Khan as Colonel B Santosh Babu, who was among the 20 Indian soldiers killed. Co-star Chitrangada Singh portrays a fellow soldier. The film's original title, Battle of Galwan, was changed to Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace in March, with Lakhia explaining it represented a broader theme of humanity and empathy. Despite reports of post-production reshoots and the removal of references to China, the production house has not confirmed these claims. Salman Khan has another film, Monster, set for release on Eid 2027, with Nayanthara as his co-star.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Fans waiting for Salman Khan's war drama Maatrubhumi will have to wait a little longer. According to a new report by Variety India, the film is still in post-production. The makers have not yet finalised the cut, and the film has not been submitted to India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Still in post-production A source told the outlet that work on the film is ongoing.…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/missed-salman-khan-at-beautyworld-heres-where-to-see-him-next-in-the",
        "published": "2026-10-07T10:43:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Salman Khan sparks massive fan frenzy at Dubai event, security struggles to control crowd",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/salman-khan-sparks-massive-fan-frenzy-at-dubai-event-security",
        "published": "2026-10-07T11:06:40.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}