Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi reworks climax and character arc for CBFC screening - Report

Salman Khan's M​aatrubhumi reworks climax and character arc for CBFC screening (Image Credits Instagram)

Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace' has undergone yet another round of significant changes, with the makers reportedly revisiting both the film’s climax and the actor’s character arc ahead of its Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) screening. According to a report by Mid-Day, director Apoorva Lakhia and the writing team have reworked the ending to align with the film’s evolving tone and its emphasis on peace.

The film, which began as 'Battle of Galwan', has already gone through extensive changes in its story, title and treatment following shifts in India-China relations.

Salman Khan’s 'Maatrubhumi' gets a reworked climax and character arc

With 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace' reportedly set to be viewed by the CBFC this week, the makers have made further alterations to the Salman Khan-starrer.As reported by Mid-Day, the film’s climax has been rewritten and Salman’s character arc has also been modified.

The changes are said to reflect the film’s revised approach towards the India-China conflict and its broader message of peace.A source cited by the publication indicated that the makers have been particularly careful about how the conflict is portrayed. The revised ending is reportedly designed to complement the film’s emphasis on reconciliation and peace rather than simply concluding on a conventional war-drama note.

'Maatrubhumi' gets Ministry of Information and Broadcasting clearanceThe film's revised version reportedly received a No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting last week. According to the Mid-Day report, the movie has subsequently been submitted to the CBFC, with the makers now awaiting a screening date. If the film is examined by the censor board this week as expected, the certification process could provide greater clarity on its eventual release plans.The CBFC review will also mark an important stage for a project that has undergone multiple rounds of rewriting and reshooting since it was first announced.The production team was contacted by Mid-Day for a response but had not commented at the time of publication.

How did the film evolve from 'Battle of Galwan' to 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace'?

The Salman Khan starrer was initially announced as 'Battle of Galwan', with the story centred on the 2020 India-China clash in the Galwan Valley. Khan was reportedly set to portray Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, the Indian Army officer who was involved in the confrontation.

However, the film's treatment subsequently underwent considerable changes. With India-China relations evolving in the years since the Galwan clash, concerns reportedly emerged around how the neighbouring country and the conflict would be depicted on screen.The project was consequently reworked and reshot, eventually emerging under the new title 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace'. The change in title also signalled a shift in the film's overall tonality and thematic positioning.

Salman Khan’s current work slate

'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace', directed by Apoorva Lakhia, stars Salman Khan alongside Chitrangda Singh. Salman Khan is currently filming Vamshi Paidipally's action entertainer, tentatively titled 'Monster', opposite Nayanthara. Produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, the project is aiming for an Eid 2027 theatrical debut. The actor will juggle his 'Bigg Boss 20' hosting duties alongside the shoot before shifting his complete attention to his upcoming project with Raj & DK towards the end of the year.