Love & War is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about upcoming Bollywood films, and the excitement has grown even more after the first look of Ranbir Kapoor was revealed.
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in a story that combines romance, drama and war. The recently released first look shows Ranbir in a vintage setting, sitting behind the wheel of a classic car with a bruised arm, immediately hinting at the intense world of the film.
What makes Love & War particularly interesting is the reunion between Bhansali and Ranbir Kapoor. The two last worked together on Saawariya in 2007, which was also Ranbir's acting debut. Nearly two decades later, they are returning with a much bigger and more ambitious project.
The film also marks another collaboration between Bhansali and Alia Bhatt after Gangubai Kathiawadi. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal have already shared the screen in Sanju, making the trio's combination particularly intriguing for audiences.
Bhansali has described Love & War as a love triangle and has indicated that it will be somewhat different from the grand period worlds audiences usually associate with his cinema. Reports have described it as a romantic war drama, although the makers have kept major plot details under wraps.
After multiple shooting schedules, the film completed its main shoot in September 2026 and has now moved into post-production. Love & War is scheduled to arrive in theatres worldwide on January 21, 2027, releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
With Bhansali behind the camera and Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal leading the cast, Love & War has all the ingredients for a visually grand and emotionally intense cinematic experience. Now, audiences are waiting to see what Bhansali has created behind the curtain.