Love And War: Ranbir, Alia, Vicky starrer by Sanjay Leela Bhansali to release in 2027; shooting wraps in June

The much anticipated Sanjay Leela Bhansali spectacle, ‘Love And War’ starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, has officially been pushed back. While fans were eagerly counting down the days for a 2026 release, it now seems we’ll have to wait until 2027 to witness this cinematic extravaganza. The reasons behind the delay are as dramatic as a Bhansali climax!

Shooting marathon still on the cards

Insiders reveal to Pinkvilla that significant chunk of the filming is still pending. Yes, even with the A-list trio onboard, wrapping this magnum opus isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon. The plan is to finish principal photography by June, but given Bhansali’s signature penchant for visual opulence, the shoot is taking its sweet time.

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And we’re not talking just pretty sets. We are talking massive aerial action sequences and heart-stopping visuals that demand meticulous attention to detail.

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VFX takes time

If you’re hoping for a rushed post-production, think again! The film’s VFX-heavy sequences need months of careful crafting. From soaring action shots to jaw-dropping aerial choreography, every frame is being treated like a work of art. Given Bhansali’s legendary eye for detail, the filmmakers aren’t cutting corners.

This means post-production will stretch well beyond the end of 2026, leaving a 2027 release as the only viable option.

Timing is everything

Here’s the strategic side of the story: Ranbir’s other mega-project, ‘Ramayana: Part One’, is hitting screens in November 2026. Releasing ‘Love And War’ too close to that would have been a box-office headache, and we all know Bhansali doesn’t do anything halfway.

By spacing the releases, the team ensures that each film gets its own spotlight, from promotions to audience attention, because why have two blockbusters cannibalise each other?

Love and War: Tentative release date

With the new timeline, the earliest likely release is January 2027, possibly Republic Day, or Valentine’s Day in February.