After weeks of trolling over his expressions and screen presence in Battle of Galwan, Salman Khan finally responded in public. The criticism around his teaser and music video performances had dominated social media before gradually slowing down.
During a cricket event in Surat, Mohammad Kaif asked Salman Khan to recreate his signature look from the Battle of Galwan teaser while holding a bat. The moment quickly drew attention as the actor chose to address the trolling directly.
While performing, Salman Khan took a clear dig at online reactions and said many people viewed his look as romantic. He explained that the expression was meant to represent a colonel who motivates his team and lifts the morale of soldiers.
Salman Khan then growled and displayed an angry expression, adding that the look would not mean anything at all. This response triggered mixed reactions, with some praising his confidence and others questioning the approach.
Several users felt Salman Khan was engaging too directly with trolls. Many believed an apology for what they called an underwhelming teaser performance would have been more appropriate than responding publicly.
Some viewers also felt Salman Khan indirectly trolled Sunny Deol through his growl and comments. The comparison centred on Sunny Deol’s loud commanding roars in Border 2, though whether it was intentional remains debatable.
Critics pointed out that even while portraying a colonel, Salman Khan needed stronger intensity and determination in his eyes. Many felt this emotional depth was missing in the teaser footage.
Observers also noted that powerful performances in military roles do not always require loud aggression. Several actors have delivered commanding screen presence through restraint and controlled intensity without being overtly aggressive.
LATEST: Salman Khan Hits back at all the trolls regarding Battle of Galwan teaser!
“Mai colonel hu movie me, Mujhe Calm rehna parega. Kuch log bs faltu ka troll karte. Mai chila bhi sakta hu, but suit ni karega” #SalmanKhan #BattleOfGalwan pic.twitter.com/MY1PY3LgeA
— Being ADARSH⚡ (@IBeingAdarsh_) January 31, 2026
Did #SalmanKhan just troll #SunnyDeol in #Border2 when Salman made a growling Aaargh! kinda face in this video when he said, “Uss look ka koi matlab hai hi nahi (for #BattleOfGalwan)?” https://t.co/EQT4k5ltbG
— Upala KBR ❤ (@upalakbr999) January 31, 2026
