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Latest revision as of 14:21, 23 May 2026
| Love & War | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Produced by | Jyoti Deshpande Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Screenplay by | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Story by | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Cinematography | Huentsang Mohapatra |
| Edited by | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
Production company | Jio Studios Bhansali Productions |
| Distributed by | Jio Studios |
Release date | 21 January 2027 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
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[edit | edit source]
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Alia Bhatt
- Vicky Kaushal
- Muzammil Ibrahim
- Madhvenndra Jhaa as Basu
- Orhan Awatramani
- Shimla Bishnoi
- Ali Fazal
- Boman Irani
- Tusshar Kapoor
- Krushna Abhishek
- Bhagyashree Patwardhan
- Jaaved Jaaferi
- Murli Sharma
- Ankita Lokhande
- Anita Raj
- Shefali Shah
- Sathyaraj
- Javed Khan King
- Supriya Pathak
- Nadira Babbar
- Zakir Hussain
- Mouni Roy in a special appearance
- Deepika Padukone in a special appearance
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Theatrical[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were reportedly acquired by Netflix.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War gets new release date". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Release date locked for Ranbir-Alia-Vicky starrer Love & War directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War To Finally Release In January 2027 After Multiple Delays". NDTV. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Love & War: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film set for January 2027 release". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Vicky Kaushal once called working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali a dream come true while talking about Love & War". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Vicky Kaushal On Working In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War: 'He's A Magician, A Master'". News18. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War gears up for 20-day song shoot in May: Report". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War Eyes 15-20 Days Long Shoot Schedule In May-End: Report". News18. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "'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.