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Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal starrer Love & War has been in the limelight ever since it was announced. Recently, there was a report stating

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that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's spectacle might be delayed. The film, which was expected to reach the cinema halls by August this year, might be getting pushed. Now, according to the reports, the reason behind the delay has been unveiled. A source close to the project revealed to IANS, that the release of Love & War has been repeatedly delayed as some crucial scenes from the film are being reshot, leading to a spike in the budget. Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is known for creating a unique world of his own with every film, looks for perfection in every frame and hence is shooting a few of the important scenes from his next yet again.

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Why Is Love & War Shoot Getting Delayed?

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\nThe source further revealed that this has also added to the budget of the drama, which is already being made on a jaw-dropping scale. It is further believed that all the rework has led to an indefinite delay in the release of the movie. Refreshing your memory, during a recent Instagram live, Ranbir shared that the movie buffs might have to wait a little longer to witness Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial. He said that the film, which was initially expected to reach the cinema halls by August 2026, is now likely to be out either later this year or even in 2027. \n
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\nExplaining the reason for the delay, Ranbir shared that grand projects such as Ramayana and Love & War take a little longer to finish due to their ambitious scale and vision. Nevertheless, Ranbir expressed the confidence that the wait will be worthwhile. \n
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More About Love & War

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\nIt remains to be seen when the makers lock in on the final release date for Love & War. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, has been on the news right from the day the announcement came out. Prior to this, a few reports were making the rounds that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's extravaganza is facing a delay and fans are now eagerly waiting for an official update. \n
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\nOn the work front, Ranbir will be seen alongside his better half, Alia Bhatt, and actor Vicky Kaushal in the forthcoming romantic entertainer, which is believed to be inspired by the 1964 film _Sangam, starring Ranbir's grandfather, Raj Kapoor, Vyjayanthimala, and Rajendra Kumar.\n

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Love & War: Is Sanjay Leela Bhansali REAL Reason Behind Delay In Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Film?

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