Salman Khan is gearing up for his war drama ‘Matrubhumi’ while BTS’s ‘Chand Dekh Lena’ video is creating a buzz. Originally Battle of Galwan, it was scheduled to be released on May 15 after delays. The title change emphasizes the importance of humanity in the battle, according to director Apoorva Lakhia. Himesh Reshammiya’s song links the moon with Eid and the feelings of Karwa Chauth.
Salman Khan is gearing up for his intense war drama ‘Matrubhumi’, which has been creating buzz since its announcement. The team has just unveiled the song ‘Chand Dekh Lena’ and fans are raving about it.
Chitrangda Singh added to the excitement today by posting a BTS video, revealing the magic behind the song’s creation.
‘Matrophumi BTS song is causing a stir
On Instagram, Chitrangda posted a video of the song “Chand Dekh Lena”, which shows Salman rehearsing the song. Released in March, it brilliantly highlights Moon’s deep emotional connections with Eid and Karwa Chauth. On Eid, the moon indicates joy and unity; For Karwa Chauth, it evokes love, longing and devotion, blending these traditions through feelings of hope and shared passion. Himesh Reshammiya’s composition has already been celebrated as a timeless Bollywood tune of romance and longing.
The release date of ‘Maatrubhumi’ is shifting forward
The film was originally titled “Battle of Galwan”, and was scheduled to be released on April 17. However, due to the pending shooting, the makers have postponed it without revealing a new date. Now, reports suggest that the Salman Khan starrer may hit the theaters on May 15.
“Matrophumi” May 15 debuts at number one
According to Bollywood Hungama source, the additional shooting has been completed and the film will be ready soon. Hence, the makers feel that it is better to release the film sooner rather than later.
They are looking at several options and are seriously considering May 15. At one point, they wanted to release the film on Independence Day, but that wouldn’t be possible as Aamir Khan had bagged a spot in the film Lahore 1947 starring Sunny Deol.
The current plan is to ascertain whether Matrophumi’s release on May 15 is possible. If not, they will release him later. Meanwhile, the official announcement is still awaited.
Explain the development of the title “Matrophumi”.
Salman revealed the updated title and eye-catching new poster on March 16, which carries the tagline “May War Rest in Peace.”
It signals the team’s vision to go beyond the mere narrative of war, highlighting the human toll of war and advocating for peace. ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’ is eyeing a theatrical premiere on April 17, 2026 at the moment. However, industry whispers point to a delay in Independence Day until mid-August. Highlighting the shift, director Apoorva Lakhia shared with HTCity, “The title change may seem surprising to SK fans, but it was not an overnight decision.
From the beginning, we have registered two titles, Battle of Galwan and Matirbhumi. As we went through the journey of making our film, we realized that it was never just a battle. At its core, the film is about humanity, compassion and the silent battles our soldiers fight.
