The biggest announcement of the year is finally here. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has finally revealed that his most-anticipated movie Love & War is set to anchor India’s Republic Day weekend in 2027. The film
will hit theatres on January 21, 2027.
One of the most anticipated romantic dramas, the film brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt in a powerful, high-stakes emotional saga. Carrying the signature Bhansali stamp of immersive storytelling and a visually rich cinematic world, the film is expected to deliver both scale and emotional depth for audiences worldwide. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
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Previously, Bhansali was eying Summer 2026 for Love & War release. However, the film’s production was delayed for certain reasons. Later, Ranbir Kapoor also confirmed the delay in an Instagram live session and revealed that the film will be released after Ramayana Part One, which is slated to hit the screens in October.
Recently, a report by IANS also claimed that Love & War has been delayed since some of the crucial scenes from the film are being reshot. Reportedly, this is being done because Bhansali is looking for perfection in his movie. The insider also revealed that since some important scenes are being reshot, this has also led to a spike in the film’s budget.
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt had also expressed her excitement about the movie in an interview with News18 Showsha. “I, as an audience, am more excited to see him [Bhansali] and Ranbir collaborate, again, after so many years. I am like, ‘wow, what’s that going to be like?” Talking about reuniting with Vicky Kaushal, Alia continued by saying, “Vicky and I coming together again; Ranbir and Vicky created magic with Sanju. So, it is a lot of combinations,” she had said.
