Salman Khan Films has officially dismissed recent reports claiming that its upcoming war drama, *Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace*, has encountered issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The production house issued an official statement, unequivocally clarifying that the film has not yet been submitted to the certification board, rendering all such claims "entirely baseless."
Official Clarification from Salman Khan Films On July 4, Salman Khan Films released a statement across its official social media platforms to address the rising speculation. The statement explicitly 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. 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."
Addressing the Rumors The clarification from Salman Khan Films comes swiftly after various reports, including one from NDTV, suggested that the CBFC had withheld the film's clearance certificate until further notice. These unfounded claims had raised questions about the film's potential theatrical release timeline, prompting the production banner to set the record straight.
About Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace
• Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace*, previously titled *Battle of Galwan*, is a highly anticipated war drama inspired by the brave events of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Salma Khan under the prestigious Salman Khan Films banner.
• Cast and Crew: The film stars Salman Khan in the pivotal role of Colonel Santosh Babu, who led Indian troops during the Galwan confrontation. Chitrangda Singh features in the female lead, supported by Abhilash Chaudhary and Ankur Bhatia in significant roles. The music for the film has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya.
• Release Date Speculation: While there has been ongoing speculation regarding the film's release date, with initial reports suggesting an April 17 release ahead of Eid and later an August release around the Independence Day weekend, Salman Khan Films has not made any official announcement concerning a revised schedule or its submission date to the CBFC. Fans are advised to await official updates directly from the production house.
