Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace trailer has left viewers with plenty to say, but not all of it is flattering. While some are hoping the war drama marks the actor's much-awaited return to form, others aren't convinced by what they've seen.
The biggest complaint? At nearly four minutes, the trailer seems to have shown too much of the film, leaving little room for suspense.Released on November 10, the trailer features Salman as an Indian Army officer caught in the middle of a brutal conflict.
Packed with combat sequences, emotional dialogues and sweeping visuals, it focusses as much on the human cost of war as it does on patriotism and sacrifice. However, viewers on X weren't entirely impressed with the execution.One user called the trailer 'cringe', taking issue with Salman's expressions and voice modulation.
Another was harsher, blaming the actor himself for his career slump and questioning the film's visual treatment. A viewer even compared him to Telugu actor Balayya, while another asked why Salman was risking his legacy after years without a film that lived up to his star power.The apparent use of AI and green screens also became a talking point.
One user wrote, "Maatrubhumi trailer reminds me why AI is dangerous. It's done, bro!" See some reactions here:The four-minute runtime, however, emerged as one of the biggest sticking points.
Several YouTube viewers felt the trailer had practically given away the entire story. Comments such as "Whole movie in trailer", "Saw full movie" and "Pura film maine dekh liya.
Kuch bhi nahi bacha suspense (I’ve watched the entire film. There’s no suspense left at all)," summed up their frustration.
Not everyone was disappointed. One viewer liked the trailer overall but felt the visuals and colour grading were overdone.
They also questioned the need for so many scenes in a four-minute preview, while hoping the film would bring back the Salman Khan audiences have been waiting to see. Another viewer felt it might take one more film before the actor makes a proper comeback.See some reactions here:What is Maatrubhumi about?Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace is based on the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops.
Salman plays Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, who led Indian soldiers during the confrontation.The film also stars Chitrangda Singh, Mukesh Rishi, Ankur Bhatia, Zeyn Shaw and Abhilash Chaudhary, with Vijay Raaz providing the narration.Watch the trailer here: Previously titled Battle of Galwan, the film was later renamed Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace. It is scheduled to release in theatres on December 4, 2026.- Ends