12 November,2026 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maatrubhumi. Pics via X
Amid much anticipation and delay, Salman Khan finally announced the release date of his upcoming film, Maatrubhumi. At the trailer launch event, Salman announced that his film is all set to release on December 4, 2026. The announcement however, shocked everybody since Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Eetha had already locked the same release date. With that, it set the stage for an intense box office clash with thr biographical drama. Nevertheless, keeping competition aside, Salman has surprised everyone once again by giving a shout-out to Eetha and wishing the team 'all the best'.
On November 12, Salman Khan took to his Instagram Stories to send his best wishes to the team of Eetha, including Shraddha Kapoor, who is headlining the film. Sharing the poster of the film, Salman also shared a link of Eetha's trailer on his stories.
He wrote, "All the best for Eetha," tagging Shraddha Kapoor, Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films. Although Salman kept his message short and brief, his public show of support for his rival film has caught attention.
Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace is a war drama starring Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh. Helmed by Apoorva Lakhia, it is produced under the banner of Salman Khan Films. The film is believed to draws inspiration from the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Salman plays a character loosely inspired by Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the Maha Vir Chakra awardee who led Indian soldiers during the confrontation.
On the other hand, Eetha is a musical drama featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Randeep Hooda. It is directed by Laxman Utekar and backed by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Studios. Eetha draws inspiration from the life of legendary Marathi Tamasha and Lavani performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar. The story is about the young folk dancer who battled societal prejudice, personal betrayals and financial hardships to establish herself as a celebrated performer across four decades. Shraddha plays Eetha Gaokar, a fictionalised character inspired by Vithabai.
Notably, Eetha was earlier scheduled to release on August 28, 2026. However, it was postponed to avoid clashing with Yash's Toxic. Similarly, Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi has also seen multiple delays and challenges ahead of release.
