Salman Khan’s upcoming action-packed saga ‘Battle of Galvan’ has moved its release date from April 17 to August 14, 2026 to coincide with India’s Independence Day celebrations. Such a good moment is aimed at strengthening the patriotic theme of the film. As filming nears the end of February, the team is gearing up for a thorough edit before the premiere.
Salman KhanThe Battle of Galvan has been the talk of the town since it was announced. The release of the film in theaters is scheduled for April 17 this year. However, recent reports have suggested that the film may be delayed.
And now, according to the latest developments, the war movie has been moved to August 2026. Let’s learn more about him.
“The Battle of Galvan” will be released in August 2026
According to a Bollywood Hungama report, Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galvan’ has been shelved. A source close to the development told the publication: “It will be released on August 14, 2026.” An insider said that the makers and the actor will use the week leading up to Independence Day to boost the film’s box office. A person told the web portal, “Salman Khan and the makers feel that it would be a better date as India’s Independence Day falls on August 15. Patriotic sentiment will be at an all-time high, and The Battle of Galvan will be the perfect movie to watch during this period.”The report also states that the developers will make an official announcement about the changes soon.
Filming of “The Battle of Galvan” is expected
According to the report, the shooting of the film is yet to be completed.
It is reported that a weekly schedule is being planned at the Golden Tobacco factory in Mumbai starting Monday, February 9. The source added: “Once this schedule is complete, there will be a few more days of shooting and by the end of February everything will be wrapped up.”The report also states that the director Apurva Lakhia will edit new frames. Reportedly, the makers have to show the film to the Ministry of Defense, which will take some time. There were several reasons why the makers could not release the film in theaters in April this year.A source told the website, “Salman Khan clearly understands that such a special, patriotic film needs to be nurtured well. He told the film’s team that they should not rush through the process and take their time to make the final product look attractive, convincing and cinematic.’
