Sanjay Leela Bhansali is preparing to complete principal photography on his highly anticipated romantic drama, Love & War, by the end of August. Filming is currently in its final stages. Co-star Vicky Kaushal has already wrapped up his individual portions, while lead actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are scheduled to shoot for approximately 20 more days throughout the remainder of the month to finish their remaining sequences.
To celebrate Independence Day on August 15, the filmmaker is set to officially launch the first character posters featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. This special reveal serves as the first major look at the star-studded trio together in the project. In addition to the character posters, sources close to the production indicate that Bhansali is exploring the possibility of releasing an immersive announcement video or motion poster to give audiences an early glimpse into the film’s grand aesthetic and visual scale, though the specific format for this digital release remains under final consideration.
This August campaign officially kicks off the extended promotional strategy leading up to the film’s wide theatrical release, which is scheduled for January 22, 2027, taking full advantage of the lucrative Republic Day holiday weekend. The upcoming film marks a significant milestone in Indian cinema by uniting three of the industry’s most high-profile actors under the direction of one of its most celebrated auteurs.
Mounted on an extraordinary production budget of ₹300 crore, which excludes additional expenses for print, marketing, and global publicity Love & War stands as the most expensive and ambitious project of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s distinguished career. With high expectations surrounding both the casting coup and the scale of the production, fans and industry observers alike are eagerly awaiting the initial unveiling on August 15.
