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Love And War is the next magnum opus from the lavish kitchens of Sanjay Leela Bhansali that brings together the dream team of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. It was earlier slated to release in March 2026 and clash at the box-office with Yash’s pan-India film Toxic. That is also the time when Shah Rukh Khan is planning to release his film King in cinemas. But now if a recent report is to be believed, Bhansali is eying for another release date as he needs more time to finish his new grand offering. He is known to be one of the most meticulous filmmakers we have. Every frame brims with grandeur.
Love And War is now expected to release in cinemas during the 2026 Independence weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.
What next for Love And War
A source has been quoted saying, ‘There is a 3-month delay in the shooting schedule, which in turn has led to a 3-month delay in release.’
He added, ‘After moving aside from the Eid 2026 release slot, the next best for Sanjay Leela Bhansali is Independence Day weekend, which gels well with the film’s theme of Love & War.’
The locations of Love And War
Another source was quoted saying to a different publication, ‘Over the next few months, the art and production design team will bring alive Bhansali sir’s imagination by creating miniature replicas of the prime sets.’
The source added, ‘And get his approvals. The set construction will begin in full force after the monsoon, laying the foundation for a November shoot.’
The source continued, “Ranbir will kick off the shoot of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana this month. He will wrap up the epic saga in time, to dive into Bhansali sir’s ambitious piece. The lead actors will have a straight six-month shoot, from November to 2025 summer, for the film to make its Christmas 2025 release.”
Is Deepika Padukone also a part of the film?
There have been a lot of reports suggesting Bhansali’s lucky mascot Deepika Padukone will also be a part of the movie in an extended cameo. No confirmation about the same has been made yet.
Reports also suggest she’s all set to have an intimate scene with Ranbir Kapoor. And social media sensation Orry is also a part of Bhansali’s magnum opus.
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