China Fumes Over Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' Teaser; Accuses of Distorting Facts

• Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' teaser, released on his birthday December 27, sparked immediate controversy.
• The film is based on the 2020 India-China Galwan Valley clash, with Salman portraying martyred Colonel Santosh Babu.
• Indian audiences and critics have praised Salman's new, restrained, and powerful avatar in the teaser.
• China reacted sharply, with media and netizens alleging the film distorts facts and is 'politically motivated'.
• Scheduled for an April 2026 release, the controversy has significantly boosted the film's visibility and potential box office.

Why It Matters: Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' teaser sparks India-China row, boosting film's buzz.