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Salman Khan and Apoorva Lakhia collaborated on the war action drama titled Battle of Galwan, based on the Galwan Valley clash between India and China. However, the film’s content underwent significant changes after the Ministry of Defence reportedly requested Salman and team to go fictional with the film with reshoots. It is said that the officials didn’t want to affect the relations between India and China.

As per Bollywood Hungama, Salman respected their decision and instantly reshot around 40 per cent of the film, adding more romance and a backstory to his character. Even the title was changed to Maatrubhumi from Battle of Galwan. However, it is said that the newer cut too is facing issues, and the film won’t release as rumoured before in May.

The war drama could now be released in June, subject to the required approvals as per the report. This makes sense since the latest promotional assets of the film didn’t carry the new release date. Fans are pessimistic about the film’s output and reception. Let’s see if Salman can weave his magic and deliver a surprise hit. Chitrangadha Singh plays the female lead.

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur are gearing up to entertain audiences with the romantic action drama Dacoit, scheduled for release on April 10, 2026. Shaneil Deo makes his directorial debut, while the film is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda, co-produced by Suniel Narang, and presented by Annapurna Studios.

The pre-release event was held in Hyderabad and it turned out to be a star-studded affair, with several prominent producers in attendance. Victory Venkatesh also graced the event and extended his support to the Dacoit team.

He said, “I am happy Supriya made this wonderful film. When some projects begin, everyone in the industry will have a good feeling that they will turn out well. Dacoit is one such film. A passionate team worked on it with the intention of delivering a quality film to the audience.”

Venkatesh added, “When I saw Sesh in Panjaa, I knew he was going to become a very fine actor. I’m happy to see his growth. Mrunal Thakur is one such actress who can portray every emotion strongly. I’m glad they selected this subject mixing love and action.”

After multiple delays, Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Insurance Company (LIK) is finally hitting the big screens this Friday. Directed by Vignesh Shivan, LIK is a futuristic rom-com that features Krithi Shetty as the female lead. In a recent interview with Suma, Pradeep Ranganathan admitted that he is under box-office pressure.

He said, “LIK was supposed to be my second release as a lead actor. However, it was delayed due to CG and other factors. I’m happy it is releasing. I will be happy if the film hits Rs. 100 crores, but it is becoming a pressure for me. Now, people expect every film of mine to collect a minimum of Rs. 100 crores, and if it doesn’t collect that much, they might conclude it didn’t succeed. If the collection is below Rs. 100 crores it doesn’t mean the movie is not running well.”

Apart from the numbers, Pradeep Ranganathan said he would be happier if audiences appreciated the film. Can LIK emerge as his fourth consecutive hit as a lead actor after Love Today, Dragon, and Dude? Let’s wait and see.