Salman Khan to begin shooting Galwan in Ladakh this July

Salman Khan is gearing up for his upcoming project with director Apoorva Lakhia. For this film, inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, he is transforming his physique to achieve a slimmer appearance, aligning with the intense and realistic tone of the story.Film Based on Best-Selling Novel, Salman as Army OfficerA report in Pinkvilla stated that the film is based on the best-selling novel, India’s Most Fearless and features Salman Khan as an army officer. Taking a break from his usual diet, Salman is following a tight regime and is hitting the gym to acquire a lean physique. Khan will sport a crew cut in the film, and is presently working on himself, before hitting the sets of the film.Pre-Production and Shooting ScheduleThe report further added that the idea is to do a look test sometime in early July, which could be used to announce the film. While the pre-production work is going on in full swing, the makers are intending to take the film on floors in July 2025. The first schedule kicks off in Ladakh, for about 25 days, followed by a marathon stint at a studio in Mumbai. A lot of action sequences will be shot at real locations in Ladakh, followed by the extension shots at a studio in Mumbai.

Salman has allotted bulk dates to the film, and the team intends to call it a wrap by November 2025.Casting Updates: Credible Names for Key RolesThe filmmakers have begun selecting the cast for Galwan and are aiming to bring on board well-known and respected actors for the film’s principal roles. The source shared that apart from Salman, there are three key characters in the film, and the casting for same is underway. The team has auditioned for the roles, and have decided to cast none of the in-house talents from the camp.

The idea is to pad up the film with credible names, and the same is underway silently at SKF.Salman Khan to Reunite with Kabir Khan for New FilmOnce Salman wraps up his film with Apoorva Lakhia, he is expected to join forces again with Kabir Khan, the director behind 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', for a brand-new original movie. The source informed that Kabir and Salman have mutually agreed on a subject, and Kabir is silently working towards developing the same. If everything goes well, Salman and Kabir will reunite towards the end of this year. At the moment, there is a 90 percent possibility for this film to be a follow-up to Galwan. The initial discussions for 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2' are also underway, but Salman and Kabir are clear on doing a standalone feature film, before venturing into the responsibility of a sequel to their 2015 cult.