‘Battle of Galwan’ song ‘Maatrubhumi’ released: Fans praise Salman Khan and Arjit Singh, saying ‘Tiger is ready’

‘Battle of Galwan’ is an upcoming war film that stars Salman Khan and Chitrangada in the lead roles. The film has been creating a lot of buzz ahead of its release, and now the makers have officially released the video for one of its most talked-about songs, ‘Maatrubhumi.’The song shares a look into the film’s entire theme based on a soldier’s sacrifice, courage, and love for the motherland. The song was shared with the world ahead of Republic Day 2026 celebrations, paying tribute to all those who have fought for the nation. The music video shows two sides of Salman Khan’s character, Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu. One side shows him working with the authorities and bravely acting in the interest of the nation, while the other side gives the audience a glimpse of his life as a family man. Featuring famed actress Chitrangada as his wife in the film, the music video consists of the couple celebrating the small moments in their home with their two sons.The description for the song states that “Maatrubhumi from Battle of Galwan is a tribute to the nation and to everyone who puts the country before themselves. With music composed by Himesh Reshammiya and vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, Maatrubhumi carries the weight of the story it represents.”The main lyrics of the song read, “Maatrubhumi aaj mai sankalp lu tere liye, mai jiyoon tere liye aur mai marun tere liye” (Motherland, today I take a pledge for you, I will live for you and I will die for you.)The moment the music video for ‘Maatrubhumi’ was shared online, fans of Salman Khan could not contain their excitement. Taking to the comment section of the song, many praised that pairing the ‘Dabangg’ star with singer Arjit Singh was a great idea for the song, while many praised the song for its touching lyrics. One fan commented, “My God the look🥵...Tiger Is Ready🐅...Beautiful song❤❤🎉🎉”, while another shared “Director ko 100 topo ki salami !!! shreya+arijitsingh+slamankhan+himesh bhai bhai....Bharat Mata Ki Jay.”Another fan shared their excitement online and posted, “Indian should support this cinema. I am from another country but still feeling goosebumps.” Many fans and netizens alike also posted salute and heart emojis in the comment section as well to convey their emotions. The premise of the film is based on the real events that took place between the Indian and Chinese forces on June 15, 2020. The official premise of the film reads, “Based on the events that took place between the Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan region on June 15, 2020 when 200 Indian soldiers bravely defended their territory against a force of 1200 Chinese Liberation Army soldiers.”