In a statement, the actor’s production banner, Salman Khan Films, said reports suggesting that the film’s certification had been put on hold as false and entirely baseless.

Any claims suggesting that Maatrubhumi May War Rest In Peace has encountered issues with the CBFC or that its certification has been put on hold are false. The film has not yet been submitted to the CBFC for certification. Therefore, such reports are entirely baseless, the banner said on Instagram.

Salman Khan Films also urged media organisations and individuals not to circulate unverified information.

Any official updates regarding the film will be shared by Salman Khan Films through its official channels only, it added.

Earlier this week, there were reports claiming that the movie will likely miss its August release as the film is still under process at the censor board.

Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Maatrubhumi May War Rest in Peace stars Salman Khan as Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, who laid down his life along with 19 other soldiers of the 16 Bihar Regiment during the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops.

The film was earlier slated for a theatrical release April 17 under the title Battle of Galwan before being rechristened Maatrubhumi May War Rest in Peace. The makers are yet to announce a fresh release date.

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