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Pink Villa
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Salman Khan's next film title revealed, Apoorva Lakhia calls it 'greatest battle'
Salman Khan recently shared his new look in a cryptic post, sparking a frenzy on the internet. While Megastar is about to start the production of his upcoming army film with Apoorva Lakhia, fans are eagerly waiting for the official announcement. And now, the director himself has confirmed the development and even revealed its title. Salman Khan's film with Apoorva Lakhia, titled BATTLE OF GALWAN In a recent podcast with Cyrus Broacha, Apoorva Lakhia spilled the beans on his maiden project with Salman Khan. While talking about the movie, he also revealed its title as Battle of Galwan. 'Now I'm working on a film called Galwan, which is a true story based on the India-China conflict, which took place in 2020 in Ladakh,' said Lakhia. He further elaborated on the backdrop of the film and mentioned how it is the greatest battle between two countries, where no bullet was fired, but 80 people lost their lives. 'It's the greatest battle to be fought where more than 80 people lost their lives without a single bullet being fired in -30 degrees,' he added. The Shootout at Lokhandwala director underlined that India had won the battle, where the Indian army executed around 54 of the Chinese troops, at the cost of losing 24 of our lives. Apoorva further added that it's been two years of research now, and they are on the verge of kicking off the shoot on real locations. He expressed, 'We have been doing research for two years. It's based on Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh's book; they're both journalists.' Reportedly, the team had plans of heading to Ladakh and starting the principal photography from July 14, however, it is now expected to roll by the end of this month. Meanwhile, an official announcement from the makers can be expected anytime. Salman Khan's first real-life based character, Chitrangda Singh to play the female lead For the unversed, Salman Khan will be seen playing an army officer. He will get into the shoes of martyr Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu (MVC), who led the 16th Bihar regiment in the 2020 India-China conflict. The Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor will don a 'moustache' look, a crew cut and a lean physique for his career's first real-life based character. Battle of Galwan stars Chitrangda Singh as the female lead opposite Khan. The movie will also have three young male actors who will play Salman's squad. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
News18
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan To Start Shoot For Apoorva Lakhia's Next From July? What We Know
Last Updated: Reportedly, he is set to portray Colonel B Santosh Babu, who led the 16th Bihar regiment during the clash with Chinese troops. Salman Khan is set to start shooting Apoorva Lakhia's next project soon. The announcement is yet to be made, but rumours are going on. Reportedly, the superstar is believed to be prepping for his next film, based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. He is set to portray Colonel B Santosh Babu, who led the 16th Bihar regiment during the clash with Chinese troops. Pinkvilla has shared a new update that the shoot will begin from this July. Pinkvilla has quoted source saying, 'The film is based on the best-selling novel, India's Most Fearless and features Salman Khan as an army officer. Taking a break from his usual diet, Salman is following a tight regime and is hitting the gym to acquire a lean physique." 'The idea is to do a look test sometime in early July, which could be used to announce the film. While the pre-production work is going on in full swing, the makers are intending to take the film on floors in July 2025. The first schedule kicks off in Ladakh, for about 25 days, followed by a marathon stint at a studio in Mumbai. A lot of action sequences will be shot at real locations in Ladakh, followed by the extension shots at a studio in Mumbai. Salman has allotted bulk dates to the film, and the team intends to call it a wrap by November 2025," the source added. 'Apart from Salman, there are three key characters in the film, and the casting for same is underway. The team has auditioned for the roles, and have decided to cast none of the in-house talents from the camp. The idea is to pad up the film with credible names, and the same is underway silently at SKF," the source shared. Recently, Salman Khan sported a thick moustache and a rugged avatar. A photo that emerged online showcasing the superstar's distinctive look has sparked major buzz online, with fans believing it is for his upcoming project. Salman Khan's last big-screen appearance was in Sikandar. Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, the film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker AR Murugadoss. Besides the two leads, it also features Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles. It is currently available for streaming on Netflix. First Published:
