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{{short description|upcoming Indian film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali}}
{{short description|Upcoming Indian film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali}}
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'''''Love & War''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[historical drama|period]] [[romance film|romantic]] [[drama (film and television)|drama]] film written, directed, and produced by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] under the banner of Bhansali Productions. The film stars [[Ranbir Kapoor]], [[Alia Bhatt]], and [[Vicky Kaushal]] in lead roles with [[Muzammil Ibrahim]] in a pivotal role, who will mark his acting comeback. It is scheduled to release sometime in 2027.<ref>{{cite web|url = TBA}}</ref>


The film was officially announced in January 2024. Principal photography began on November 7, 2024, in [[Mumbai]]. The final 20-day schedule, including the climax, is expected to be filmed in [[Italy]] by December 2025. The film's soundtrack album is being composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Initially scheduled for a [[Christmas]] 2025 release, the release date was pushed multiple times until postponed again to sometime in 2027.<ref>{{cite web|url = TBA}}</ref>
'''''Love & War''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[historical drama|period]] romantic drama film written, directed, and produced by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] under the banner of Bhansali Productions. The film stars [[Ranbir Kapoor]], [[Alia Bhatt]], and [[Vicky Kaushal]] in lead roles with [[Muzammil Ibrahim]] in a pivotal role.<ref name="THRInterview">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Love & War: “Very Important Film for Me, But Also a Difficult One” |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/sanjay-leela-bhansali-on-love-war-very-important-film-for-me-but-also-a-difficult-one |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref> The film is scheduled to release on 21 January 2027.<ref name="IERelease">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali reveals release date of Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt’s Love & War |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-leela-bhansali-reveals-release-date-of-ranbir-kapoor-vicky-kaushal-alia-bhatts-love-war-10641389/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="HinduRelease">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War gets new release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sanjay-leela-bhansalis-love-amp-war-new-release-date-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-vicky-kaushal/article70873516.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="CinemaExpress">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Release date locked for Ranbir-Alia-Vicky starrer Love & War directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Apr/17/release-date-locked-for-ranbir-alia-vicky-starrer-love-war-directed-by-sanjay-leela-bhansali |website=Cinema Express |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref>
 
The film was officially announced in January 2024. Principal photography began on 7 November 2024 in [[Mumbai]].<ref name="TOISchedule">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali plans 20-day mega sequence for Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal starrer Love & War this May: Report |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-leela-bhansali-plans-20-day-mega-sequence-for-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-and-vicky-kaushal-starrer-love-war-this-may-report/articleshow/130604173.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref> Reports stated that the makers signed over 500 non-disclosure agreements to maintain secrecy around the film.<ref name="PinkvillaNDA">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Love And War: Did Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal starrer makers sign over 500 NDAs? Here’s what we know |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/love-and-war-did-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-vicky-kaushal-starrer-makers-sign-over-500-ndas-heres-what-we-know-1401545 |website=Pinkvilla |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref> The film was initially planned for a Christmas 2025 release before being postponed multiple times.<ref name="NDTVRelease">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War To Finally Release In January 2027 After Multiple Delays |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sanjay-leela-bhansalis-love-war-to-finally-release-in-january-2027-after-multiple-delays-11370612 |website=NDTV |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref>


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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==Production==
== Production ==
===Development===
In October 2024, it was announced that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would write, direct and produce his next venture under his own banner Bhansali Productions; the project would tentatively be titled ''Love & War''. In the same month, reports revealed that actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal had been approached and were in advanced talks to play key roles.
By the end of October 2024 the team confirmed that principal photography would commence on 7 November 2024 in Mumbai, with the set construction already underway at major studio facilities.


In August 2025 it was reported that a 15-day schedule would be shot in a British-era army base in the town of Mhow, Madhya Pradesh — the setting was chosen to reflect a pre-Independence era war backdrop integral to the film’s narrative. Around the same time, Bhansali revealed that more than half the film’s shoot had been completed and that the next phase would include a dramatic face-off between the two male leads.<ref>{{cite web|url = TBA}}</ref>
=== Development ===
Sanjay Leela Bhansali developed ''Love & War'' as a large-scale romantic war drama starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.<ref name="THRInsight">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Love & War: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film set for January 2027 release |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/love-war-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-film-set-for-january-2027-release |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref> Bhansali later described the film as “very important” and “difficult”.<ref name="THRInterview" />


During the pre-production period, both Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal underwent significant physical transformations for their roles — Kapoor reportedly lost approximately 12 kg and Kaushal around 15 kg to meet the demands of their characters.
In interviews promoting the film, Vicky Kaushal described collaborating with Bhansali as a “dream come true” and praised the filmmaker as “a magician” and “a master”.<ref name="MoneycontrolVicky">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Vicky Kaushal once called working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali a dream come true while talking about Love & War |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/vicky-kaushal-once-called-working-with-sanjay-leela-bhansali-a-dream-come-true-while-talking-about-love-war-article-13921178.html |website=Moneycontrol |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="News18Vicky">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Vicky Kaushal On Working In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War: ‘He’s A Magician, A Master’ |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/vicky-kaushal-on-working-in-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-love-and-war-hes-a-magician-a-master-ws-kl-9637109.html |website=News18 |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref>
Meanwhile, Bhansali reportedly re-imagined studio interiors in Mumbai to evoke a 1970s European war-era aesthetic, using sprawling sets that doubled for Italian military barracks.


The official release date was locked for an August 2026 theatrical launch, timed to coincide with India’s Independence Day holiday weekend, underlining the film’s scale and patriotic underpinnings.
=== Filming ===
Recent casting whispers suggest that actor Muzammil Ibrahim has been approached for a supporting role, though no final confirmation has been made yet.
Principal photography began in Mumbai on 7 November 2024.<ref name="TOISchedule" /> In 2025, Bhansali reportedly planned a 15 to 20-day filming schedule for a large-scale song and dramatic sequence featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.<ref name="DNASequence">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Love & War: Sanjay Leela Bhansali to reportedly shoot a grand song for 20 days with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal in May |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-love-war-sanjay-leela-bhansali-to-reportedly-shoot-a-grand-song-for-20-days-with-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-vicky-kaushal-in-may-3208294 |website=DNA India |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="MoneycontrolSong">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War gears up for 20-day song shoot in May: Report |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/sanjay-leela-bhansali-s-love-war-gears-up-for-20-day-song-shoot-in-may-report-article-13902500.html |website=Moneycontrol |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="News18Schedule">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War Eyes 15-20 Days Long Shoot Schedule In May-End: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/sanjay-leela-bhansalis-love-war-eyes-15-20-days-long-shoot-schedule-in-may-end-report-ws-l-10063990.html |website=News18 |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref>


===Filming===
Reports also indicated that multiple reshoots increased the film’s budget and production scale.<ref name="TOIReshoot">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Love And War: Multiple reshoots drive up budget of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/love-and-war-multiple-reshoots-drive-up-budget-of-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-and-vicky-kaushal-starrer/articleshow/129383240.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref>
Principal photography began in [[Mumbai]] on 7 November 2024. The team completed approximately 125 days of shooting in Mumbai before moving to a major international schedule in [[Italy]] (Sicily), [[Delhi]] and [[Pakistan]] in the second half of October 2025, where the climax and a song featuring the lead trio were filmed. Prior to the Italy leg, the production undertook a 15-day schedule in [[Mhow]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], at a British-era army base to capture period-war sequences. The shoot is projected to wrap by mid-2026.<ref>{{cite web|url = TBA}}</ref>
 
Actor Ashwin Kaushal confirmed his involvement in the film and stated that he would portray Ranbir Kapoor’s father.<ref name="TOIAshwin">{{cite web |last= |first= |title=‘Rishi Kapoor was my ideal, now I play Ranbir Kapoor’s father in Love & War’: Ashwin Kaushal on landing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rishi-kapoor-was-my-ideal-now-i-play-ranbir-kapoors-father-in-love-war-ashwin-kaushal-on-landing-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-film/articleshow/130559897.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
=== Theatrical ===
The film was earlier scheduled to release on 25 December 2025 coinciding with Christmas and then 20 March 2026 but postponed due to production delays. Now it's scheduled to release on 21 January 2027.
The film was initially scheduled for release on 25 December 2025 before being postponed to 20 March 2026 and later to 21 January 2027.<ref name="IERelease" /><ref name="HinduRelease" /><ref name="NDTVRelease" />


=== Home media ===
=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = TBA}}</ref>
The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were reportedly acquired by [[Netflix]].


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 13:48, 23 May 2026


Love & War
Directed bySanjay Leela Bhansali
Produced byJyoti Deshpande
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Screenplay bySanjay Leela Bhansali
Story bySanjay Leela Bhansali
Starring
Music bySanjay Leela Bhansali
CinematographyHuentsang Mohapatra
Edited bySanjay Leela Bhansali
Production
company
Jio Studios
Bhansali Productions
Distributed byJio Studios
Release date
21 January 2027
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Love & War is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language period romantic drama film written, directed, and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali under the banner of Bhansali Productions. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles with Muzammil Ibrahim in a pivotal role.[1] The film is scheduled to release on 21 January 2027.[2][3][4]

The film was officially announced in January 2024. Principal photography began on 7 November 2024 in Mumbai.[5] Reports stated that the makers signed over 500 non-disclosure agreements to maintain secrecy around the film.[6] The film was initially planned for a Christmas 2025 release before being postponed multiple times.[7]

Cast

Production

Development

Sanjay Leela Bhansali developed Love & War as a large-scale romantic war drama starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.[8] Bhansali later described the film as “very important” and “difficult”.[1]

In interviews promoting the film, Vicky Kaushal described collaborating with Bhansali as a “dream come true” and praised the filmmaker as “a magician” and “a master”.[9][10]

Filming

Principal photography began in Mumbai on 7 November 2024.[5] In 2025, Bhansali reportedly planned a 15 to 20-day filming schedule for a large-scale song and dramatic sequence featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.[11][12][13]

Reports also indicated that multiple reshoots increased the film’s budget and production scale.[14]

Actor Ashwin Kaushal confirmed his involvement in the film and stated that he would portray Ranbir Kapoor’s father.[15]

Release

Theatrical

The film was initially scheduled for release on 25 December 2025 before being postponed to 20 March 2026 and later to 21 January 2027.[2][3][7]

Home media

The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were reportedly acquired by Netflix.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Love & War: "Very Important Film for Me, But Also a Difficult One"". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sanjay Leela Bhansali reveals release date of Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt's Love & War". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War gets new release date". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Release date locked for Ranbir-Alia-Vicky starrer Love & War directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Sanjay Leela Bhansali plans 20-day mega sequence for Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal starrer Love & War this May: Report". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "Love And War: Did Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal starrer makers sign over 500 NDAs? Here's what we know". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War To Finally Release In January 2027 After Multiple Delays". NDTV. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Love & War: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film set for January 2027 release". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Vicky Kaushal once called working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali a dream come true while talking about Love & War". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "Vicky Kaushal On Working In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War: 'He's A Magician, A Master'". News18. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "Love & War: Sanjay Leela Bhansali to reportedly shoot a grand song for 20 days with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal in May". DNA India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  12. ↑ "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War gears up for 20-day song shoot in May: Report". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War Eyes 15-20 Days Long Shoot Schedule In May-End: Report". News18. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "Love And War: Multiple reshoots drive up budget of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal starrer". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "'Rishi Kapoor was my ideal, now I play Ranbir Kapoor's father in Love & War': Ashwin Kaushal on landing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.

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