Ranbir Kapoor Eyes June 2026 Release For Love And War, Wants 4-Month Gap For Ramayana

Ranbir Kapoor has two big projects in his pipeline – Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War. While the former is a two-part movie, to be released on Diwali 2026 and 2027, respectively,

the release of Love and War has not been announced as of now. However, if a report by Bollywood Hungama is to be believed, Ranbir now wants Bhansali’s film to hit theatres by June 2026.

Reportedly, Ranbir Kapoor wants to ensure that there’s at least 4 months’ gap between Love And War and Ramayana. Since Ramayana is perfect for a Diwali release, the actor has requested Sanjay Leela Bhansali to bring Love And War on the big screen, latest by June 2026.

However, a source close to the film also told the publication that Bhansali is very keen to release Love And War in the month of August on Independence Day. “But RK feels that there’s too little of a gap between Love and War and Ramayana. He is firm on his stance of releasing Love and War in June. Ranbir’s producer, Namit Malhotra too, is putting the pressure to ensure that SLB releases Love and War in June, as he doesn’t want the aftermath of Love And War to impact Ramayana in any way, given that the latter is a much bigger film,” the insider said.

While SLB has not taken a call as of now, previously, News18 Showsha had also reported that Love And War is reportedly eyeing a solo release in June next year.

“The makers of Love And War starring Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal & Alia Bhatt are eyeing a June 5, 2026 release. Slated exactly a week after the IPL finale and coinciding with summer holidays, the date offers a prime launchpad for a big-ticket spectacle like Love And War. With no immediate box-office clutter and a high footfall period, this could be a strategic move to maximise the film’s reach,” an insider told us.

Bhansali’s Love and War also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead. Earlier this year, Ranbir Kapoor talked about the project during a meet and greet event in Mumbai when he said, “Love and War is something which is every actor’s dream. To work with brilliant actors like Alia and Vicky and to be directed by the master – Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I worked with him 17 years ago. To work with him again, I can say this with so much of clarity that I haven’t met a human being who works so hard, who understands characters, emotions, music, Indian culture, Indian value system, as much as Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Just to be on his set, it is tiring. It is long. The process can be a little daunting but eventually, as an artist, it is so satisfying. He really nurtures art. As actors, it’s truly been amazing so far.”