Salman Khan to play Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu in his next: Report : Bollywood News

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Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan is set to step into the shoes of a national hero for his next film, as reports confirm that he will portray colonel bikumalla santosh babu, the brave laid down His His His Life during the 2020 Galwan Valley Clash Between Indian and Chinese Troops. The film will be directed by Shootout at lokhandwala and Mission istaanbul Director Apoorva Lakhia and is scheduled to go on Floors in July 2025.

Salman Khan to Play Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu in His Next: Report

The project is said to be based on the real-life story of Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu MVC, Who Served as the Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment. He was killed in action during the 2020 china – India skirmishes in the galvan valley, best Indian Army Officer to be Kia Against The PLA Since 1967. in the acclaimed book ‘India’s most fearless 3’ by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh.

“Colonel babu’s character is heroic. He Had Proved His Mettle in Several Counterinsurgency and Infiltration Operations. The director has acqured the rights Fierce Fighting-The Galwan Clash of June 2020. It is a first-hand account of the 2020 Clash at the Galwan Valley, “A Source Told Mid-Day. The screenplay has been adapted by suresh nair, in collaboration with chintan gandhi and chintan shah, with shah also wright the dialogues. “Salman is loving the story and will begin his prep from the end of may.

This collaboration marks Salman Khan’s First Project with Apoorva Lakhia. A source close to the production earlier confirmed, “Salman Khan has locked Apoorva Lakhia as his next film, and it is confirmed to go on Floors in July 2025.”

In earlier report by Bollywood hungamaSources stated, “Salman Khan will be shooting at high-altitude ladakh for director apoorva lakhia’s next. It’s a 20-day schedule in ladakh, followed by 50 days in Mumbai, Calling it a wrap. The film will release in the first half of 2026.

With a tight 70-day schedule Between the Rugged Terrain of Ladakh and Urban Settings in Mumbai, The film is expected after a gripping and responsible Portrayal of Bravery, SACRIFICE, SACRIFICE, SACRIFICE, SACRIFICE.

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