Salman Khan begins shooting for 'Battle of Galwan'
What's the story
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has commenced filming his upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan in Ladakh. A behind-the-scenes image shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh on social media shows the actor gearing up for a combat sequence. The image has sent his fans into a frenzy as they get a glimpse of what's to come.
Film details
Here's everything to know about 'Battle of Galwan'
Battle of Galwan is based on the real-life clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. The cast also includes Ankur Bhatia, Zeyn Shaw, Harshil Shah, Heera Sohall, Chitrangda Singh, Abhilash Chaudhary, and Vipin Bhardwaj. The viral photo shows Khan in a blue outfit, with his back turned to the camera. He is reportedly playing Colonel B Santosh Babu, who lost his life during the battle in Galwan. The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
Twitter Post
See the sneak peek here
Superstar #SalmanKhan joins the prestigious #GalwanValley team 🇮🇳 His aura, intensity & larger-than-life presence will take this patriotic saga to another level
— taran adarsh (@taran__adrash) August 21, 2025
Bollywood’s Tiger steps into #GalwanValley, 💥 His charisma + action = guaranteed blockbuster storm! pic.twitter.com/TpZnDiO1t6
Actor's preparation
On the physical demands of 'Battle of Galwan'
Khan has previously spoken about the physical demands of the project. He said, "It is physically demanding. Every year, every month, every day, it gets more and more difficult. I have to give more time now." The actor also revealed that he has been running, kicking, and punching as part of his preparation for the role.
Production update
Team decided to shoot in Ladakh instead of Mumbai
The production team had originally planned to shoot a part of Battle of Galwan in Mumbai. However, they decided to scrap the set and shoot in Ladakh instead. A source told Mid-Day, "Apoorva felt that the sequences would need to be shot in succession." "So, for now, the film's Mumbai schedule is postponed indefinitely. They will take a call in the last leg, whether a song sequence or patchwork needs to be done in the city."
Career update
Meanwhile, revisit Khan's last film, 'Sikandar'
Before Battle of Galwan, Khan was seen in Sikandar alongside Rashmika Mandanna. The film, which also starred Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Sathyaraj, and Prateik Babbar, received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. As per Sacnilk, it flopped at the box office with earnings of only ₹184 crore worldwide on a reported budget of ₹200 crore.