Mumbai: Filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally has spoken about the dedication and sacrifices Salman Khan made while working on his upcoming film ‘Maatrubhumi’.
He said he understands the physical and emotional stress the actor went through during the film’s making.
The trailer of Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, was released on Tuesday evening, days after its launch event in Mumbai.
The film, which underwent significant changes, features Salman as an Indian Army soldier.
On Tuesday evening, Salman took to X and wrote, “Aaj release karoon ya kal? Jo kal kare so aaj kar, Jo aaj kare so ab. (Should I release it today or tomorrow? Do tomorrow’s work today, and today’s work right now.) Enjoy the trailer.”
Resharing Salman’s post, Vamshi wrote, “#Maatrubhumi.. The Wait is over…”
He went on to praise the actor’s commitment, writing, “@BeingSalmanKhan Sir… I know the sacrifices you made and the stress that you have gone through for this film…Your Strength and Commitment shine through… Wishing You all the Love, Peace & Success You truly deserve Sir…”
The filmmaker also extended his best wishes to the rest of the team, adding, “Wishing @LakhiaApoorva @IChitrangda and the whole Team the Best of Everything..”
#Maatrubhumi.. The Wait is over… @BeingSalmanKhan Sir… I know the sacrifices you made and the stress that you have gone through for this film…Your Strength and Commitment shine through… Wishing You all the Love, Peace & Success You truly deserve Sir… ❤️
Wishing @LakhiaApoorva @IChitrangda and the whole Team the Best of Everything..
— Vamshi Paidipally (@directorvamshi) November 10, 2026
Vamshi is currently collaborating with Salman on the yet-to-be-titled film SVC63. Produced by Dil Raju, the project also stars Nayanthara, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff.
‘Maatrubhumi’ was initially announced as Battle of Galwan and was based on the aftermath of the 2020–2021 India-China clashes.
Salman was cast as Colonel B Santosh Babu, with filming beginning last year.
Anoop Bikram Shahi, Chitrangada Singh and others were also part of the cast.
However, the makers later changed the film’s title and storyline, followed by extensive reshoots.
Addressing speculation about the changes at the trailer launch, Salman said, “This narrative that we are going against China or that our government has pressured us to change the script or rewrite it…this is all nonsense. It’s not true at all.”
He further explained, “We have made a film about soldiers and what they and their families go through. We have shown that side and this side too. So, there are no negative forces here. Only their circumstances are such. And for these soldiers, the nation comes first. They like each other, but when a situation arises, both sides try to resolve it.”
‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’ is slated to hit theatres on December 4.
