Battle Of Galwan, one of the most-anticipated films of 2026, could return Salman Khan to his favourite festival slot. Bollywood Hungama reports the superstar is seriously considering a Ramzan Eid release for the war drama, after an impressive first look and a near-complete shoot.
Is Eid back on the cards?
Earlier this month the makers were weighing a June 2026 release, but new information suggests Salman may reclaim the Eid tradition he’s long been associated with. A source tells Bollywood Hungama that although the March 19, 2026 slot was earlier thought to be unavailable—due to releases like Toxic and Dhamaal 4—the team is now revisiting an Eid premiere for Battle Of Galwan.
Shoot status and timing
The film’s shoot is expected to wrap up in December, which would allow post-production time for a March-ready release. Insiders say the makers will take a final call soon, and Salman could even announce the release around his much-anticipated 60th birthday next month.
Box-office chess: Toxic and Dhamaal 4
If Salman opts for March 19, trade watchers will be keen to see whether other big films shift dates to accommodate his customary Eid outing. The March slot is currently linked to Toxic (starring Yash) and the multi-starrer Dhamaal 4, so a date change could set up an interesting box-office tussle.
Salman’s Eid legacy
Eid has become a signature release window for Salman, and fans love it. Some of his notable past Eid releases include:
- Judwaa (1997)
- Kyon Ki (2005)
- Jaan-E-Mann (2006)
- Wanted (2009)
- Dabangg (2010)
- Bodyguard (2011)
- Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
- Kick (2014)
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
- Sultan (2016)
- Tubelight (2017)
- Race 3 (2018)
- Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai (2021)
- Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)
- Sikandar (2025)
For now, fans should watch for an official announcement. If Battle Of Galwan lands on March 19, 2026, it will mark another high-profile Eid for Salman Khan and set the tone for what could be a major holiday box-office showdown.
