Salman Khan is back with Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and co-starring Chitrangda Singh, the film is scheduled to release on December 4, 2026. After a long wait, the makers finally released the trailer on Tuesday night.
The trailer opens on a promising note. The first few visuals featuring Salman Khan look terrific. He appears fit, sharp and impressive. His younger look offers the kind of fan service Salman fans would enjoy.
The film appears to explore the human cost of war rather than just presenting another battle between soldiers. It talks about courage, sacrifice and the importance of peace. The idea that real bravery lies in ending a war rather than simply winning it gives the film an interesting emotional angle.
However, the trailer starts losing its impact as it progresses. Some of the later portions create a strong sense of déjà vu, reminding us of Salman’s previous disaster, Sikandar. The makers also seem to have revealed too much of the story. There are barely enough surprises left for audiences to discover in theatres. The India vs China war sentiment doesn’t look too exciting compared to the India vs Pakistan rivalry.
Technically, the trailer is a mixed bag. The cinematography looks decent, and a few dialogues work well. The VFX is disappointing for a film of this scale and clearly needed more work to remove the AI tones. The action also appears heavily censored, especially when the subject demands a more intense and brutal treatment.
Salman’s dialogue delivery remains another concern. It does not seem to change much with the character or genre.
Overall, the Maatrubhumi trailer is only decent, but fans expected even worse after multiple delays and reshoots. Hopefully, the final product turns out to be much better than the trailer.
