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Battle of Galwan First Song Matrubhoomi Release Date Announced; Salman Khan's War Drama to Hit Screens in April 2026
Megastar Salman Khan is set to initiate the promotional campaign for his highly anticipated war drama, Battle of Galwan. The first song from the film, a patriotic track titled Matrubhoomi, is scheduled for release tomorrow, January 24, 2026. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya, this patriotic track features vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics penned by Sameer Anjaan.The song serves as the first official look at the film's musical landscape ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on April 17, 2026. For the nation 🇮🇳 #Maatrubhumi Song Out Tomorrow!https://t.co/P60CoIk7RD@BeingSalmanKhan @IChitrangda @LakhiaApoorva #HimeshReshammiya @arijitsingh @shreyaghoshal #ManiDharamkot @SameerAnjaan #ZeynShaw @JasonThamIndia @TheAnkurBhatia #HarshilShah #HeeraSohal #VipinBhardwaj… pic.twitter.com/ZLManM7ga0— Salman Khan Films (@SKFilmsOfficial) January 23, 2026 The narrative of Battle of Galwan is reportedly inspired by the real-life events of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Salman Khan headlines the film, portraying a senior military officer leading his troops in a high-stakes defense of national territory. Produced under the Salman Khan Films banner, the plot is expected to focus on the courage and strategic brilliance of the Indian Armed Forces, blending intense combat sequences with an emotional patriotic core. The project marks the first collaboration between Salman Khan and director Apoorva Lakhia. Known for his expertise in the action and crime genres with films like Shootout at Lokhandwala, Lakhia is expected to bring a gritty, realistic aesthetic to this war epic. Adding to the film's appeal is the musical score by Himesh Reshammiya. The duo of Salman and Himesh has a long-standing history of delivering blockbuster soundtracks, and Matrubhoomi is being touted as a powerful anthem that will resonate with the film's nationalistic themes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film is an official adaptation of a chapter from the book India's Most Fearless 3, authored by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh.Alongside Chitrangda Singh, the production features Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, and Vipin Bhardwaj in key supporting roles. The filming process involved a swift 45-day schedule in Leh, Ladakh, which wrapped in September 2025, during which the crew operated in extreme conditions including high-altitude terrain and the Indus River. For Salman Khan, this role represents a departure from his usual larger-than-life personas toward a more grounded and realistic portrayal of a national hero. Following the song release tomorrow, the production team will roll out the official trailer and further promotional assets leading up to the April release date.
