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After the debacle of Sikandar, fans have been waiting for Salman Khan’s next film, Maatrubhumi. For several reasons, the film faced delays, but it is finally coming out on December 4. Yesterday, the long-awaited trailer was released online, and while most fans have approved it, the response from a neutral audience is mixed. It is only the ‘Salman’ factor that will help the film attract footfalls at the Indian box office on day 1. Keep reading for a detailed report!
The buzz got impacted
Some films confirm blockbuster initials with their first impressions, but the upcoming Bollywood war drama isn’t that kind of film. Yes, there was excitement among moviegoers when the film was announced, but due to the change of the original title (Battle Of Galwan), reshoots, and delays, the buzz isn’t what it was initially. In fact, rumors that the film would go directly to OTT also harmed it.
Maatrubhumi trailer didn’t move the needle
Coming to the trailer, the response has been mixed. Released last night, the Maatrubhumi trailer has garnered 15 million views so far (as of 2:30 pm IST) and secured 222K likes. So, the reach has been decent so far. Talking about the overall impression, Salman Khan looks better than in his previous outings, but the trailer didn’t really create any urgency.
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From a couple of songs to the trailer, Maatrubhumi lacks punch in its promotional assets and now relies entirely on Salman Khan’s stardom. The film is releasing on December 4, alongside Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha. Obviously, the screen count will be split, affecting both films from an opening-day perspective.
Might miss Bollywood’s top 5 openings of 2026
As a non-holiday release, Maatrubhumi is aiming for a day 1 of 20-25 crore net at the Indian box office. With a powerful trailer, the 30 crore net mark could have been reached, but now, it seems to open much lower. With such an expected start, it is likely to miss Bollywood’s top 5 openings of 2026.
Take a look at Bollywood’s top 5 openers of 2026 (India net):
- Dhurandhar 2 – 145 crore
- Ramayana – 65 crore
- Drishyam 3 – 62 crore
- Border 2 – 32.1 crore
- Mirzapur The Movie – 28.11 crore
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