Dhruv Rathee has alleged that Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi was reshot under political pressure over its China portrayal. His remarks have revived debate over the film's title change and its handling of the Galwan conflict.
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Dhruv Rathee claims Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi was reshot to soften China portrayal
New Delhi,Oct 12, 2026 11:03 IST
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has alleged that political pressure is affecting the release of Salman Khan’s upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, which was originally titled Battle of Galwan. Rathee claimed that the film underwent reshoots because the government did not want the makers to portray China negatively.
A clip of Rathee discussing the film during a recent press conference in Delhi on October 11 has gone viral on social media, drawing reactions from users and Salman Khan fans.
Speaking about the film, Rathee alleged that the government was reluctant to allow a film critical of China to be released in its original form. He claimed that the makers were asked to reshoot portions and present China in a more favourable light.
"
Salman Khan ki film ki poori reshooting
karwai gayi aur ye kaha gaya, ‘Nahi, nahi, isko China
ke favour
mein karo. Hum uske itne against nahi ja sakte’ (The entire film was reshot, and they were told, ‘No, no, make it favourable to China. We cannot go so strongly against them')," Rathee added.
Rathee went on to accuse the government of being afraid of China, the United States and Elon Musk. He contrasted this with his own position, saying he was an individual who openly expressed his views on YouTube and was not connected to any political group.
