Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan set to be one of Bollywood’s most expensive war dramas

Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan is already generating massive buzz, not just for its subject but also for its reportedly enormous budget. While the makers are yet to officially confirm the film’s production cost, industry reports from late 2025 indicate that the project is shaping up to be one of the most expensive war dramas ever made in Bollywood.

According to reports, the Battle of Galwan has secured a blockbuster all-rights deal with Jio Studios, valued at approximately ₹325 crore. Such a high-value deal has led trade analysts to speculate that the film’s actual production budget could be exceptionally large, potentially ranging anywhere between ₹150 crore and ₹350 crore. The scale of the deal strongly suggests a project mounted on an epic canvas.

The film’s budget is expected to soar due to its ambitious war theme, which aims to realistically depict the Battle of Galwan Valley—one of the most intense and emotionally charged military confrontations in recent Indian history. Large-scale sets, extensive outdoor shoots, high-end action choreography, realistic battle sequences, and cutting-edge visual effects are all factors contributing to the anticipated cost.

Industry insiders believe that even on the conservative side, the Battle of Galwan is likely to be made on a budget well over ₹200 crore. Salman Khan’s presence as the lead further adds to the scale, as the film is expected to cater to both mass and global audiences, demanding high production values across every department.

If the reported figures hold, the Battle of Galwan will place Salman Khan among the few Indian actors consistently headlining films with budgets comparable to international war epics. The project also signals Bollywood’s growing confidence in backing large-scale, content-driven spectacles rooted in real-life events.

As anticipation builds, fans and trade watchers alike are keenly awaiting official confirmation of the film’s budget, cast details, and release timeline. Until then, the Battle of Galwan remains one of the most talked-about and high-stakes projects on the Bollywood horizon.