Salman Khan has approved a new movie with filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia, centered on the 2020 Indo-China Galwan Valley conflict, following his debacle with Sikander.
With a potential Republic Day 2026 release, the production is expected to begin within the next five months.
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In order to portray the realism of the fierce border conflict between Indian and Chinese forces, it is also apparently predicted that the scenes will be shot on site in Ladakh.
Bollywood’s recent wave of patriotic films has set the bar high.
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According to fans, the risk of this movie being seen as an attempt to cash in on the nationalism trump card with Salman’s star power is evident to fans on social media.
Along with this Salman is also in talks to star with Sanjay Dutt in a fil Titled Ganga Ram, whose title didn’t fit well with the audience, garnering the announcement an underwhelming response.
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Fans have also brought attention to Salman’s obvious aging and health problems. Given his current circumstances, will a role portraying an army officer truly fit someone like Salman?
Salman’s poor selection of scripts post-pandemic, including Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Radhe, and now Sikandar, have already been a major disappointment.
Apoorva Lakhia, who has also formerly released a string of flops with Haseena, Zanjeer (starring Ram Charan), and Mission Istanbul, also has the audience questioning his choice of films and casting.
According to reports, Salman decided to give Apoorva’s project preference because his possible partnership with Kabir Khan on Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 didn’t work out.
Salman’s recent failures indicate a disconnect from an evolving audience, which favors content-driven films instead of just masala dramas.
It’s time for Salman to take a vacation, reconsider the kinds of movies he wants to make, and stop adding to his already notable list of failures.
