True Stories Dominate 2026: 6 Films Set to Stir Emotions, 'Ekkees' Released, 'Galwan' Awaited

• Six upcoming films based on true stories are set to release, with 'Ekkees' already out and 'Battle of Galwan' highly anticipated.
• 'Ekkees' (Jan 1st) portrays 1971 war hero Arun Khetarpal's bravery; it's Dharmendra's last film. 'Parashakti' (Jan 14th) covers 1960s Dravidian movement.
• 'Border 2' (Jan 23rd) revisits the 1971 Battle of Longewala with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty.
• 'Veer Murarbaji' (Feb 19th) highlights Maratha warrior Murarbaji Deshpande's unwavering courage.
• 'Battle of Galwan' (June 2026) starring Salman Khan, depicts the 2020 Galwan Valley clash; 'Ilaiyaraaja' biopic explores the music legend's life.

Why It Matters: Bollywood gears up for a wave of impactful films based on real-life events and historical figures.