Mumbai: Salman Khan’s much-awaited film ‘Maatrubhumi’ is set to arrive in cinemas in 2026, with the makers putting an end to recent speculation about a possible delay until 2027.
The clarification comes amid growing anticipation around the actor’s upcoming project, which has been the subject of considerable buzz among fans.
On Monday, Salman Khan Films took to X to dismiss reports of a delay and confirm that ‘Maatrubhumi’ will hit theatres in 2026. The makers also unveiled a new poster confirming the film’s release year.
Sharing the poster on X, SKF wrote, “A soldier’s promise. A family’s strength. A nation’s pride (sic).”
A soldier’s promise.
A family’s strength.
A nation’s pride.#SalmanKhan #Maatrubhumi pic.twitter.com/s1MdG91b3o— Salman Khan Films (@SKFilmsOfficial) July 20, 2026
Earlier reports had suggested that the film could be postponed to 2027 after the Ministry of Defence reportedly raised concerns over its content, including references to China.
“The issues are yet to be resolved. Even if they are resolved soon, it will now be difficult to secure a good release slot, as most major dates have already been taken. In our industry, it is common for actors and filmmakers to take over a date that has already been claimed by another film. But Salman Khan is an exception. He is very fair and doesn’t believe in clashing with another film unnecessarily. Even if he decides to clash, he will inform the other party before making an announcement,” a source was quoted as saying by Bollywood Hungama.
Later, SKF released a clarification stating that ‘Maatrubhumi’ had not been submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The statement read, “Any claims suggesting that Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace has encountered issues with the CBFC or that its certification has been put on hold are false. The film has not yet been submitted to the CBFC for certification.”
The statement further added, “Therefore, such reports are entirely baseless. We request that media outlets and individuals refrain from circulating unverified information. Any official updates regarding the film will be shared by Salman Khan Films through its official channels only.”
