Maatrubhumi trailer released ahead of December 4 debut

The makers of Maatrubhumi released the film’s trailer on November 11, offering a first look at Salman Khan as an army officer in a drama inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The film is scheduled to open in cinemas on December 4, 2026, according to its makers and Khan, who confirmed the date at a promotional event.

The trailer presents Khan as Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, the officer who led the 16 Bihar Regiment during the confrontation. It shows soldiers preparing for and engaging in combat, including hand-to-hand fighting, while also shifting to scenes of family life and the uncertainty faced by relatives waiting at home.

Chitrangda Singh plays the soldier’s wife. The preview includes glimpses of the couple’s family life and frames the story around the demands of military service, personal sacrifice and the effects of conflict on soldiers’ families. Its subtitle, “May War Rest in Peace,” signals a theme of peace alongside the battle scenes.

Khan said at the promotional event that the film is not a conventional biopic. He described it instead as a story about soldiers’ experiences and the impact of military conflict on their families. The trailer’s dramatized scenes...