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Billed as a brutal war thriller, the Battle of Galwan re-examines the events of 2020 resulting in the death of 20 Indian soldiers and heightened tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

Battle of Galvan Postponed: Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakia and starring Bollywood actor Salman Khan, is slated to hit the theaters on April 17. According to a recent media report, the film’s release may be delayed even though the actor’s fans are eager to see him on the big screens. Yes, you read that right. Bollywood Hungama reports that Salman and the makers of the film are planning to postpone the film’s release.
Galvan Battle release delayed?
A source quoted by the portal said, “Battle Of Galwan’s shooting is yet to be completed and the reshoot is taking longer than expected. From February 9, a week-long schedule will begin at the Golden Tobacco Factory in Mumbai. Once this schedule is completed, there will be a few more days of shooting, which will wrap up by the end of February.”
“Director Apoorva Lakhia will start editing the reshot portions. Not only that. As per the rules, Galwan War has to be shown to the defense ministry and the process may take some time. Due to these two reasons, the makers feel that they will not be able to meet the April 17 deadline. Salman said that the patriotic film should be very special. The process should not be rushed and the final product should be attractive, compelling and cinematic.” They will have to take their time to confirm,” the source added.
Salman and Apoorva are yet to make a final decision
Reportedly Salman and Apoorva are yet to take any decision and a definitive film will be out in a few days. “Salman Bhai is unpredictable; he may release the film on April 17 despite the circumstances, but the chances are remote,” concluded the source.
Mixed reaction to Battle of Galwan teaser
On the actor’s birthday last year, the teaser of Galvan Porin was released and the reactions from online users were not entirely positive. Some netizens mocked Salman because they thought the actor had a loving expression in a battle scene, but his fans adored it.
Billed as a brutal war thriller, the Battle of Galwan re-examines the events of 2020 resulting in the death of 20 Indian soldiers and heightened tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The film also stars Heera Sohal, Jain Shah, Ankur Bhatia, Abhilash Chaudhary, Vipin Bhardwaj and Chitrangtha Singh.


