Salman Khan has completed a demanding 15-day shoot for his biopic ‘Battle of Galwan’ at real Ladakh locations, battling harsh weather and physical strains to portray Colonel Santosh Babu authentically. The crew faced sub-zero temperatures and low oxygen. The second shoot schedule starts soon in Mumbai, with a 2026 release planned. The film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, highlighting Indian soldiers’ bravery.
Salman Khan is fully dedicated to his first biopic. As per the reports, he wrapped up an intense 15-day shoot for his upcoming film ‘Battle of Galwan’ at the real Ladakh locations. Despite sub-zero temperatures, low oxygen levels and physical challenges, Salman pushed through to authentically portray Colonel Santosh Babu in this patriotic drama directed by Apoorva Lakhia.Challenging shoot conditions in LadakhAccording to Pinkvilla, Salman and the entire crew shot for the ‘Battle of Galwan’ at sub-10 degrees temperature in Ladakh. In fact, the actor battled his physical injuries, braving low oxygen levels and extreme weather conditions. The team have shot some action sequences, and dramatic moments at real locations. There have been minor injury concerns for Salman as well, and he will be resting over the next week before returning to the sets for the Mumbai schedule. Around 45 days of the film have been shot at real locations in Ladakh, and Salman was on the sets for 15 days for his part. The second schedule of The ‘Battle of Galwan’ reportedly begins next week in Mumbai.Importance of the second schedule and release plansAccording to report, the second schedule of ‘Battle of Galwan’ is crucial as the director plans to capture not only action sequences but also the film’s emotional moments. The production aims to finish shooting by the end of 2025 for a 2026 release. The exact release date remains undisclosed and will be announced later.About the film ‘Battle of Galwan’ is inspired by the best-selling book series India’s Most Fearless, which features true stories of extraordinary courage by Indian soldiers. The film specifically portrays the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, highlighting the bravery of soldiers during this conflict.
