Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront of reporting developments surrounding Salman Khan’s much-awaited Maatrubhumi. The film was initially announced as Battle Of Galwan before being rechristened Maatrubhumi earlier this year. Based on the 2020 conflict between India and China, the film reportedly encountered hurdles over its content and references to China, especially in light of the improving diplomatic relations between the two countries. Recently, we reported a major development wherein the film reportedly received clearance from the government. Yesterday, we further mentioned that earlier, Maatrubhumi’s makers were planning to release the film on November 13. But since there was a delay in getting a censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, Maatrubhumi’s makers are now eyeing a release on either November 20 or December 11. We have now learned that the release date of Maatrubhumi has been locked. The Salman Khan starrer will release in cinemas this mont...
Gaiety-Galaxy made stars feel like SUPERSTARS; where are they now? Bollywood's RADIO SILENCE raises eyebrows as Manoj Desai pays FULL salaries despite ZERO revenue for 2 months
November 6, 2026 at 03:00PM
On November 7, it will be exactly two months since Mumbai's iconic cinema complex, G7 multiplex, popularly known as Gaiety-Galaxy, shut its doors. What began as a minor dispute escalated after the police intervened. According to reports, during the course of their investigation, the police also examined the theatre's documents and discovered that its license had not been renewed since 2021-22. As a result, the authorities directed the management to shut down the premises over non-compliance. Many expected the theatre to resume operations within a week or two. However, what has astonished film lovers and industry members alike is that nearly two months have passed, and the issue remains unresolved. Gaiety-Galaxy has always been synonymous with the quintessential big-screen experience, where audiences whistle, clap, cheer and hoot to their hearts' content, especially during mass entertainers. Two such films, Drishyam The Conclusion and Jailer 2, were released last month, but...