Salman Khan begins filming for Battle of Galwan in Ladakh, sports new look in latest BTS pics

Now, the first behind-the-scenes photo has appeared online, seemingly depicting Salman Khan preparing for a fierce battle.

Salman Khan, who is all set to appear next in the upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan, has officially began shooting for the film in Ladakh. The project has already become the talk of the town, with fans eagerly tracking every update from the sets.

Now, the first behind-the-scenes photo has appeared online, seemingly depicting Salman Khan preparing for a fierce battle. Social media is buzzing with excitement over the leaked photo, with fans praising the star's enormous on-screen persona.

The BTS still was shared by a noted trade analyst on X this Thursday, where Salman is seen preparing for a combat sequence against the breathtaking backdrop of Ladakh’s mountains. The caption read, “Superstar #SalmanKhan joins the prestigious #GalwanValley team. His aura, intensity & larger-than-life presence will take this patriotic saga to another level. Bollywood’s Tiger steps into #GalwanValley. His charisma + action = guaranteed blockbuster storm!”

Superstar #SalmanKhan joins the prestigious #GalwanValley team 🇮🇳 His aura, intensity & larger-than-life presence will take this patriotic saga to another level

Bollywood’s Tiger steps into #GalwanValley, 💥 His charisma + action = guaranteed blockbuster storm! pic.twitter.com/TpZnDiO1t6

— taran adarsh (@taran__adrash) August 21, 2025

Salman Khan, wearing a blue outfit and facing the camera, is seen preparing for a high-stakes operation in the widely shared photo. According to reports, the actor has been going through a lot of training to get used to the physically demanding role, which calls for him to execute strenuous scenes in the rugged, high-altitude landscape of Ladakh.

Regarding the movie itself, Battle of Galwan promises to be an engrossing recounting of one of the most important recent events in India's military history. It draws inspiration from the 2020 conflict between Indian and Chinese forces in the Galwan Valley.

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Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh play the female leads in the Apoorva Lakhia-directed movie. The ensemble is given depth by the important roles played by Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, Harshil Shah, Heera Sohall, Abhilash Chaudhary, and Vipin Bhardwaj.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan was last seen in Sikandar, where he starred opposite Rashmika Mandanna, and his transition into this patriotic war drama has only heightened the anticipation among his massive fanbase.