17/04/2026
Maatrubhumi was initially conceptualised as a retelling of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. However, the direction of the project reportedly changed after the release of its teaser in December 2025.
The teaser drew sharp reactions from the Chinese state-affiliated publication Global Times, which accused the film of distorting facts. Following the response, Indian authorities are said to have informally advised the makers in February to remove explicit references to China and the Galwan conflict, citing improving diplomatic relations between the two countries. Soon after, the film was rechristened Maatrubhumi, signalling a shift in its positioning.
There were also reports suggesting that director Apoorva Lakhia had reshot portions of the film. However, sources clarified that the project was not rewritten from scratch. Maatrubhumi has not been rewritten from scratch or reshot. In the Mumbai leg, the team shot additional parts depicting family sequences and love stories of a few supporting characters. Now, the makers have shifted the film’s focus on family and relationships, making it a human drama.
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