Salman Khan to begin shooting for Battle of Galwan in the first week of August

The first look of Battle of Galwan

After months of preparation, Battle of Galwan, Salman Khan's next project - based on the chapter about Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu in Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh's book India's Most Fearless 3 (2022) - is finally ready to go on floors. The actor will begin filming in the first week of August at Mumbai's Mehboob Studio. A source close to the production reveals that the design team is currently building a set, which will be ready by the end of the month. The shoot will continue for 10 to 12 days, after which the team will shift base to Ladakh.

"The Mehboob Studio schedule is crucial as [the team] has to shoot some of the early character-building moments there before the team heads to Ladakh for the high-octane action. The art and production design team has been working round the clock to recreate the textures inside the studio. It's a detailed set that will add authenticity to the story," informs the source. Khan will join the cast and crew from day one.

A unit insider adds, "The Ladakh schedule will be intense as it involves combat training, night shoots, and simulated battle scenes. Salman has been in prep mode for the role since May." He recently wrapped the promotional shoot and look tests for the film, just days before unveiling its first look.