Maatrubhumi trailer is finally coming to the public tonight. Salman Khan confirmed the news himself on Monday, 10 November 2026, telling fans that the long-awaited trailer of his war drama Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace will release online this evening. The confirmation ends four days of waiting since the trailer was screened only for the media at a grand Mumbai launch event on 6 November, and it comes with a striking new poster that also confirms the film’s theatrical release date of 4 December 2026.
Image Credit: Salman Khan Films — Official Teaser/Poster via YouTube
For four days, the biggest question around Maatrubhumi has been a simple one: where is the trailer? The film’s trailer was unveiled at a launch event in Mumbai on Friday, 6 November, in front of Salman Khan himself and the cast and crew. But unlike most Bollywood trailer launches, the video never appeared on YouTube or social media afterwards. Fans who were not in the room had to make do with reports and clips from the event. Today, Salman has finally given them a time. The Maatrubhumi trailer will be out this evening, and the wait is almost over.
Maatrubhumi trailer: what Salman Khan confirmed today
Salman Khan shared the confirmation on X on 10 November 2026, writing: “Trailer releasing this evening, Thank u for being patient. #MaatrubhumiTrailer”. The post tagged Chitrangda Singh, director Apoorva Lakhia, Salman Khan Films, Jio Studios and the rest of the team, and it was picked up within hours by trade sites including Sacnilk and BizAsia Live.
The announcement matters because it is the first firm timing the makers have given since the launch event. At the 6 November event, Salman had only said the trailer would arrive on social media and YouTube “tomorrow, the day after or after that”. That window passed without a release, and by Monday morning, trade reports were openly asking where the trailer was. Salman’s post today settles it: the Maatrubhumi trailer is coming this evening, 10 November 2026.
The new Maatrubhumi poster and the 4 December release date
Along with the confirmation, Salman unveiled a striking new poster from the film. The poster shows him in military uniform, standing against a snow-covered battlefield with several soldiers visible in the background. He is holding a barbed-wire-wrapped weapon, his face marked by battle, as explosions and flying debris fill the frame behind him. It is a battle-ready avatar, and it sets the tone for the war drama in a single image.
The poster also prominently confirms the film’s theatrical release on 4 December 2026. That detail is important, because the release date has been one of the most confusing parts of the Maatrubhumi story so far. At the launch event, the date flashed on screen was 20 November, only for the team to hide it. Salman then announced the real date himself: 4 December 2026. The new poster puts the same date in print again, so there is no doubt left about when the film arrives in cinemas.
Why the Maatrubhumi trailer was delayed by four days
The delay was not about the censor board. The Maatrubhumi trailer had already received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification on 4 November, two days before the launch event. The problem was the visual effects. Salman explained at the launch that the VFX work was not finished, and the team needed more time to complete the trailer before its digital release.
“We thought we’d show you the garma-garam trailer here. But our VFX company had to face a little bit of (delay). So, we are showing the trailer only to you guys. On social media and YouTube, we’ll upload it tomorrow, the day after or after that,” Salman told the audience at the event. That is why the 4-minute, 43-second trailer was screened only for the people in the room on 6 November, while everyone else waited. The four-day gap since then has been spent finishing the trailer, and tonight’s online release is the payoff.
Maatrubhumi trailer runtime, censor certificate and other details
The Maatrubhumi trailer runs for 4 minutes and 43 seconds, which makes it one of the longest trailers in Indian cinema. It was passed by the CBFC on 4 November 2026 with a U/A 16+ certificate, so the full cut was ready well before the public release.
The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced under Salman Khan Films, with Jio Studios handling all-India distribution. The music is by Himesh Reshammiya, and the film also carries a talking point of its own: Salman has returned to playback singing after 11 years with the song “Teri Sexy Beauty”, written and composed by Sajid Khan with female vocals by Muskaan. The song drew its own share of controversy last week, but it has kept the film in the news through the trailer delay.
The Galwan Valley story behind Maatrubhumi
Maatrubhumi draws inspiration from the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. Salman Khan plays Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who lost his life during the confrontation. Chitrangda Singh plays the female lead, in her first pairing with Salman. The cast also includes Mukesh Rishi, Ankur Bhatia, Zeyn Shaw and Abhilash Chaudhary, with Vijay Raaz as the narrator.
Salman has been clear about one thing: the film is not a biopic. At the launch event, he described it as a story of the soldiers of two countries, and he dismissed reports that the government had pressured the makers to change “anti-China” content in the script, calling those reports “nonsense”. The film was originally announced under the title Battle of Galwan before being renamed Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. It was initially planned for an April 2026 release, and it has been pushed back more than once since then.
Maatrubhumi release date: the 20 November confusion and the Eetha clash
The release date confusion is now settled, but it is worth remembering how it happened. At the trailer launch on 6 November, the date shown on screen was 20 November 2026. The team then hid it, and Salman announced the real date, 4 December 2026, blaming the unfinished VFX for the mix-up. Today’s new poster confirms 4 December again, so the film will now arrive in cinemas on Friday, 4 December 2026.
That date sets up a big box-office clash. Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha, the biopic of folk artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, is also scheduled for 4 December 2026. Two very different films, one date, and both carrying strong buzz. The Maatrubhumi trailer tonight will be the first real test of which film grabs the audience’s attention first.
What to expect when the Maatrubhumi trailer drops tonight
The trailer is expected to give the first detailed look at the film’s action sequences, its emotional narrative and its depiction of the Galwan conflict. At 4 minutes and 43 seconds, it has the room to tell a story rather than just flash a few shots, and the launch-event reports suggest it is a full, dramatic cut.
There is also a human story behind the film that fans already know. At the launch event, director Apoorva Lakhia arrived with an L-shaped walking stick and revealed that he had broken two bones in a paragliding accident, with the plaster coming out only the day before after seven weeks. It was one of the most talked-about moments of the evening, and it showed a team that has pushed through real difficulties to get this film to the screen.
The Maatrubhumi trailer also arrives in a week when Indian cinema is rewriting its own records. Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana crossed Rs 500 crore worldwide on its fifth day, and Salman himself praised the film at the launch event. Tonight, the spotlight turns back to his own war drama.
Where to watch the Maatrubhumi trailer online
The Maatrubhumi trailer will release on the official Salman Khan Films YouTube channel and the film’s social media handles this evening, 10 November 2026. Until it drops, fans can watch the official teaser below, which Salman Khan Films released earlier. The film’s OTT streaming partner and date have not been announced yet, and the makers have said nothing about a digital premiere so far.
The wait has been four days long, and it has been louder than most trailer delays. Tonight, the Maatrubhumi trailer finally reaches the audience it was made for.
Image Credit: Salman Khan Films — Official Teaser/Poster via YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Maatrubhumi trailer releasing online?
The Maatrubhumi trailer is releasing online this evening, Monday, 10 November 2026, as confirmed by Salman Khan on X today.
Where can I watch the Maatrubhumi trailer?
The Maatrubhumi trailer will be available on the official Salman Khan Films YouTube channel and the film’s social media handles. The official teaser is already on YouTube.
What is the Maatrubhumi release date?
Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace releases in cinemas on 4 December 2026, as confirmed on the film’s new poster.
How long is the Maatrubhumi trailer?
The Maatrubhumi trailer runs for 4 minutes and 43 seconds. It was certified U/A 16+ by the CBFC on 4 November 2026.
Who stars in Maatrubhumi?
Salman Khan plays Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, with Chitrangda Singh as the female lead. The cast also includes Mukesh Rishi, Ankur Bhatia, Zeyn Shaw and Abhilash Chaudhary, with Vijay Raaz as the narrator. Apoorva Lakhia directs the film.
Is Maatrubhumi based on a true story?
Maatrubhumi is inspired by the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. Salman Khan has said it is not a biopic, but a story of the soldiers of two countries.
