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Salman Khan’s latest release, Sikandar, did not achieve significant success at the box office and received a lukewarm response on OTT platforms as well. However, the actor is now reportedly gearing up for a new genre where he will star in a patriotic military action drama. His next project will focus on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict between Indian and Chinese soldiers, with Chitrangada Singh cast as the lead actress opposite him.

According to a report from India Today, actress Chitrangada Singh has landed the lead role opposite Salman Khan, marking their first on-screen collaboration. Chitrangada is known for her outstanding performance in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and has made a name for herself in mainstream cinema with films like Desi Boyz, Inkaar, and the item song Aao Raja from Gabbar Is Back. The actress was last seen sharing screen with Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh and Sanjay Dutt, among others. The movie released on 6th June is doing significantly good at the box office.

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About Salman Khan Galwan Valley Project

Meanwhile, Salman Khan's untitled movie is reportedly based on the Galwan chapter of Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book, India’s Most Fearless 3, and is slated to commence in July 2025. The Sikandar actor is cast as Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who led Indian troops during the Galwan clash. According to a report in Pinkvilla, the movie will have a rigorous 70-day shooting schedule and is expected to be completed by October. Khan is currently undergoing training to prepare for action sequences and to authentically portray his role as a soldier.

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This project is poised to be one of the most crucial films for Salman Khan, as it marks his first time portraying a real-life character in a film. Although he has previously worn a military uniform in Heroes and Jai Ho, those roles have been comparatively limited. Helmed by Apoorva Lakhia, best known for Shootout at Lokhandwala and Mission Istanbul, this movie is based on true events and promises high-octane action that will resonate with audiences.