Salman Khan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’, which also features Chitrangada Singh in a key role. At the film’s trailer launch, when asked what makes his co-star stand out, the actor praised her confidence and said she never allows insecurities to affect her.At the event, a journalist asked Salman, “Aishwarya Rai, then Katrina Kaif and now Chitrangada Singh. So, you gave a kick which injured her. But tell us a little about your chemistry and explain her qualities.”Salman responded in his trademark witty style, saying, “There is a punch in chemistry.” When asked about Chitrangada’s best quality, he added, “No insecurity at all.”
Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh’s first film together
‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’ marks the first on-screen collaboration between Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh. The film is inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes between Indian and Chinese troops and draws on accounts from Shiv Aroor’s book, ‘India’s Most Fearless’.Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film features Salman as Indian Army Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, who commanded the 16 Bihar Regiment during the Galwan Valley clash and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. The supporting cast includes Mukesh Rishi, Ankur Bhatia, Zeyn Shaw and Abhilash Chaudhary.
‘Maatrubhumi’ release date
Initially announced as ‘Battle of Galwan’, the film was later renamed ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’. Salman revealed that the release was delayed because the team needed additional time to perfect the VFX and meet its visual standards. The production schedule also needed adjustments following Chitrangada Singh’s injury. The film is now scheduled to hit theatres on December 4.