Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ Forces Postponement of Junaid Khan-Sai Pallavi Film

This year, several big-name films are set to be released in Bollywood. Many of these films have already fixed release dates. As a result, it will undoubtedly face competition in the market. Salman Khan's upcoming movie, 'Battle of Galwan', has affected the release of one of these movies. According to media reports, Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi's film 'Mere Raho', produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, has now been postponed from its scheduled release date.

Salman Khan's "Battle of Galwan" is an epic film inspired by the 2020 clash between the Indian Army and Chinese troops in the valley of Galwan. Directed by Apurva Lakhia, the film is said to be inspired by a popular book and will hit theaters in April 2026. Audiences are already excited about this film, based on patriotism and real events, so a clash with another film was considered risky.

On the other hand, "Mere Raho" is an emotional love story, starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi together for the first time. The film was originally scheduled for release in late April 2026, but has now been postponed to July 2026. Sources close to "Bollywood Hungama" believe the makers did not want a soft and sensitive love story to be overshadowed by the noise of a big action or patriotic film.

It is being said that the month of July is considered more favorable for films like "Mere Raho." During this time, films gradually gain audiences, word of mouth strengthens, and screen space remains relatively balanced. While April and May are often fraught with festival and big releases, July offers some breathing space for content-driven films.

A key feature of "Mere Raho" is that it's reportedly inspired by a Korean film and was shot during the Snow Festival in Sapporo, Japan. The scenes shot in the snowy valleys are sure to make it a visual extravaganza. Photos of Junaid and Sai Pallavi during the shooting also surfaced, further fueling the buzz around the film.

Meanwhile, 2026 is considered a crucial year for Sai Pallavi. She will also be seen in a mega-budget mythological film this year, releasing on Diwali. Consequently, 2026 is packed with films from various genres for her. Overall, Salman Khan's "Battle of Galwan" has once again proven the box office dynamics: small and medium-budget films must adapt to the demands of big-budget films. Now it remains to be seen how deep a place 'Mere Raho' is able to make in the hearts of the audience after its release in July.