Salman Khan Cheers For Rival Film Eetha: Backs Shraddha Kapoor Ahead Of December 4 Clash With His Own Maatrubhumi
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In a rare display of industry camaraderie, Salman Khan has publicly wished success to Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha, even though the film will clash at the box office with his own Maatrubhumi on December 4, 2026. According to Zoom TV, Khan shared the poster and trailer of Eetha on his Instagram stories, tagging Kapoor and the production house, Maddock Films, in a gesture that has drawn significant attention from fans and industry observers alike.
The December 4 date marks a definitive clash between two very different films. Khan’s Maatrubhumi is a war drama built around the Galwan story, while Eetha is a biographical drama directed by Laxman Utekar, inspired by the life of legendary Lavani and Tamasha artist Vithabai Bhau Narayangaonkar. The film features Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub alongside Kapoor, with music by Ajay-Atul and production by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films.
The lead-up to the clash has been marked by contrasting narratives for both projects. Maatrubhumi, originally titled Battle of Galwan, went through multiple scheduling changes attributed to extensive visual effects work and an injury sustained by co-star Chitrangada Singh. Since its trailer release, the film has faced mixed reactions, with supporters praising its patriotic theme and Khan’s performance while a vocal segment of social media users has criticised its visual effects, with some alleging the use of artificial intelligence in its imagery and dialogue delivery.
Eetha has had a complicated journey of its own. Initially slated for an August 28, 2026 debut, the film was moved to December to avoid a clash with the Yash-starrer Toxic, facing a three-month delay before securing its current slot. Its trailer, unveiled on October 30, introduced Shraddha in a striking transformation as Eetha Bai. As December 4 approaches, the industry is watching whether audiences will favour the scale of Khan’s war epic or Kapoor’s biographical narrative — and Khan’s public backing of his rival suggests this particular clash may be fought in unusually good spirits.
Source: Zoom TV
