The Bollywood Salman Khan superstar should put itself in the place of a national hero for his next film, because the reports confirm that he will represent Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, the courageous heart that put life during the Galwan 2020 valley between the Indian and Chinese troops. The film will be directed by Shotout in Lokhandwala And Istaanbul mission Director Apoorva Lakhia and should go to the floors in July 2025.
Salman Khan to play Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu in his neighbor: report
The project would be based on the real history of Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu MVC, who was commander of the 16 Bihar Regiment. He was killed in combat during the Chinese – Indian skirmishes of 2020 in the Galwan valley, becoming the first Indian army officer to be Kia against the PLA since 1967. His heroic actions, although they are in inferiority, be told in the most intrepid book of India ‘by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh.
“The character of Colonel Babu is heroic. He had proven his courage in several operations of counterinsurgency and infiltration. The director acquired the rights of the first chapter called I had never seen such ferocious fights – the Galwan de Galwan clash of June 2020. Said a source. The scenario was adapted by Surereh Nair, in collaboration with Chintan Gandhi and Chinetan Shah, Shah Also the dialogues. “Salman loved the story and will start his preparation at the end of May. He has already started physical training for his role in his farm in Panvel, “added the source.
This collaboration marks Salman Khan’s first project with Apoorva Lakhia. A source close to production confirmed earlier: “Salman Khan locked Apoorva Lakhia as the next film, and it is confirmed that it goes on site in July 2025.”
In the previous report by Bollywood HungamaSources said: “Salman Khan will take high altitude Ladakh for the next director Apoorva Lakhia. He started the training process and will appear in a lean physique for the film. It is a 20 -day calendar in Ladakh, followed by 50 days in Mumbai, calling it an envelope. The film will be released in the first half of 2026.
With a tight calendar of 70 days between the rugged terrain of Ladakh and the urban circles in Mumbai, the film should offer a captivating representation and respectful of bravery, sacrifice and national pride.
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