Sanjay Leela Bhansali Wraps Shoot for *Love & War*; Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal Starrer Set for January 2027 Release
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ambitious romantic war drama Love & War has officially wrapped principal photography, marking a major milestone for one of the most anticipated Hindi films of recent years. The director confirmed the completion of the shoot on September 4, 2026, sharing an emotional farewell with the entire unit before turning his full attention to post-production.
The film brings together three of Indian cinema’s biggest names — Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal — in a grand-scale love triangle set against the backdrop of war. The story follows a dramatic romantic conflict between a woman and two strong-willed military officers, played by Kapoor and Kaushal, with Bhansali’s signature opulent visual style and emotionally charged storytelling expected to anchor the project.
Behind-the-scenes images that surfaced during production had already fueled enormous public interest, showing Kapoor and Kaushal in Indian Air Force uniforms beside a fighter jet, while Bhatt was spotted in a 1960s-style hairdo and vintage wardrobe — suggesting a period setting for the drama. The climax of the film was shot on location in Sicily, Italy, with Bhansali reportedly spending nearly a month capturing extended sequences across the island’s diverse landscape.
The film, written by Bhansali and Ila Bedi Dutta, will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on January 21, 2027, timed to the long Republic Day holiday weekend. It was originally announced for a Christmas 2025 release before being pushed back multiple times due to production delays. A first look is expected to be unveiled before Diwali 2026.
This marks the second collaboration between Bhansali and both Bhatt and Kapoor, following Gangubai Kathiawadi and Saawariya, respectively. For Kaushal, it is his first project with the director.
The production was not without setbacks. A crew member tragically died on set during filming, prompting the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) to demand an FIR against Bhansali and compensation of ₹1 crore for the deceased’s family. Bhansali Productions reportedly offered ₹40 lakh in compensation.
With no official footage yet released, anticipation around the film’s look and scale remains at a fever pitch. Love & War is already being counted among the biggest theatrical releases of 2027.
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