L.A.C. Battle of Galwan
| L.A.C. Battle of Galwan | |
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| Directed by | Nitin Kumar Gupta |
| Written by | Nitin Kumar Gupta |
| Produced by | Nitin Kumar Gupta Vikram Jadhav |
| Starring | Rahul Roy Nishant Singh Malkani Vishal Sharma |
| Music by | Nitin Kumar Gupta |
Production company | Neole Films |
| Distributed by | YouTube (digital) |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
L.A.C. Battle of Galwan is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language war film written and directed by Nitin Kumar Gupta. Based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (L.A.C.), it is notable for being India's first single-shot war film, filmed in one continuous 83-minute take. The film stars Rahul Roy, Nishant Singh Malkani, and Vishal Sharma.
Plot
The film depicts the events of June 15, 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat with Chinese forces at the Galwan Valley in Ladakh. The story follows the soldiers' sacrifice and bravery during the confrontation at 15,000 feet altitude.
Cast
- Rahul Roy as Col. Suresh Yadav (based on Col. B. Santosh Babu)
- Nishant Singh Malkani
- Vishal Om Prakash Sharma as Maj. Kartar Singh
- Nitin Kumar Gupta as Xiangshi
- Anoop Bikram Singh as Chinese major
Production
Development
Following the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, director Nitin Kumar Gupta decided to create a tribute to the 20 soldiers who died in the conflict. The film was conceived as a single-shot feature to reflect the continuous nature of the actual combat.[1]
Filming
Principal photography took place in November 2020 in Kargil, Ladakh, at temperatures of minus 14°C. The entire film was shot in one continuous take without cuts or edits. During production, lead actor Rahul Roy suffered a brain stroke due to the extreme weather conditions and had to be airlifted first to Srinagar and then to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.[2]
Release
The film was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in June 2022. According to the director, the CBFC requested multiple modifications including:
- Removal of "LAC" from the title
- Deletion of references to the actual location
- 33% reduction in combat scenes
- Removal of photographs of the 20 martyrs from the end credits[3]
The film was released on YouTube on January 11, 2025, after three years of awaiting CBFC certification.[4][5]
Awards
The film received the Rashtriya Military School Award for Excellence in Portrayal of Martyrs.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "LAC Battle of Galwan director reveals CBFC made many changes to the film". Mid-Day. 2025-01-12. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "Aashiqui actor Rahul Roy suffers brain stroke while shooting in Kargil". India TV. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "LAC Battle of Galwan director on facing CBFC roadblocks". The Times of India. 2025-01-12. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "L.A.C. BATTLE OF GALWAN - Full Movie 2025". YouTube. 2025-01-11. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "Amid Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan buzz, LAC Battle of Galwan director reveals how his film has been stuck with CBFC for 3 years". NDTV. 2025-01-11. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "L.A.C. receives Award of Excellence". Kolkata Konnect. 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2025-01-11.