No Eid Release For Salman Khan’s ‘Battle Of Galwan’- What Went Wrong?
Salman Khan is geared up for a powerful comeback with his upcoming war drama, “Battle of Galwan.” The first look has sparked enthusiastic responses, leaving fans eagerly anticipating one key detail: the film’s big-screen release date.
Salman Khan’s films typically hit theatres around Eid, but industry insiders reveal that this time, Khan will break tradition and skip an Eid release for his upcoming film. A source close to the project told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers are not looking at releasing the film on Eid. This is because three films are already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026 – Yash-starrer Toxic, the comic caper Dhamaal 4 and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s intense romantic drama Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Love & War might not make it on Eid and even if we take this film out, two other movies have already taken the slot. Salman is fair in such matters and hence, doesn’t want to announce Battle Of Galwan as an Eid release at this stage.”
The source further added that two alternative release windows are currently being considered: January 2026 and June 2026. “As of now, the makers are considering two months to release Battle Of Galwan. One is January and the other is June. There are too many releases in between these two months and the holy month of Ramzan will also commence from the third week of February. This is how these two months are considered. The makers will make a decision soon, after which the release date will be officially announced.”
Another insider revealed that the film’s production schedule has been designed to wrap up quickly, “The makers plan to finish the shoot in 55-60 days. Therefore, there’s a possibility that they can still make it in January, though it’s just six months away. In case the post-production takes time, then June will be locked.”
When asked why Bakri Eid, which falls on May 27, isn’t an option, the second source pointed to scheduling conflicts, “They are probably not looking at Bakri Eid as it falls on May 27 while the IPL next year ends on May 31. Anyway, Salman is a bona fide star. He doesn’t need a festival or holiday release. If the film is exciting and stars him in a massy role, nothing can stop Battle Of Galwan from becoming a success even if it hits cinemas on a non-holiday.”
The film also stars Chitrangda Singh, Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, Harshil Shah, Heera Sohall, Abhilash Chaudhary, and Vipin Bhardwaj.
About Battle Of Galwan
The Galwan Valley clash in 2020 was a deadly confrontation between Indian and Chinese troops. Galwan Valley is a disputed border region in India’s Ladakh. The clash, which occurred in 1962, resulted in casualties on both sides.