A source close to the film has denied reports of a 2027 release for Love And War, stating, “The film is very much set to release in 2026. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has just completed shooting a song track and the major sequences for the film have already been shot.”
Recent reports claiming that Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal starrer Love And War has been pushed to 2027 have been strongly refuted by sources close to the production. According to insiders, the film remains on schedule for a 2026 release, with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali having already wrapped major portions of the shoot.
The clarification comes in response to widespread speculation that suggested the romantic drama would miss its 2026 release window due to pending shoots and extensive post production requirements. However, sources maintain that such reports are inaccurate and do not reflect the actual status of the film.
What Is The Current Production Status Of Love And War
According to sources familiar with the project, Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently completed shooting a grand song sequence for Love And War. More importantly, all major dramatic sequences of the film have reportedly been captured, leaving only minor portions to be filmed. This contradicts earlier claims that significant shooting still remained.
The insider emphasized that the film’s production timeline has been carefully planned and executed. While Bhansali is known for his meticulous approach to filmmaking, the team has reportedly stayed on track with the original schedule designed to facilitate a 2026 theatrical release.
Sources suggest that the post production work, including the VFX heavy aerial action sequences, is progressing simultaneously as the final portions of filming are being completed. This parallel workflow is reportedly helping the team maintain their target release timeline.
Why Were There Reports Of A 2027 Release
The confusion around Love And War‘s release date appears to have stemmed from speculation about Ranbir Kapoor’s busy schedule. With Ramayana Part One slated for November 2026, industry observers had theorized that spacing out two mega budget releases would be commercially prudent.
However, sources close to the production maintain that Love And War was always planned for a 2026 release, possibly targeting either the Republic Day or Valentine’s Day weekend. The team is reportedly confident about delivering the film well before Ramayana hits theaters.
The source added that while Sanjay Leela Bhansali is particular about quality and takes time with post production, the scale of work remaining does not warrant pushing the release by an entire year. The film’s visual effects and sound design are reportedly being handled by multiple teams working concurrently to meet deadlines.
What Can Audiences Expect From Love And War
Love And War marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s return to directing a romantic drama after Gangubai Kathiawadi. The film reunites the filmmaker with Alia Bhatt while bringing together three of Bollywood’s biggest stars in Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.
While plot details remain under wraps, the film is expected to feature Bhansali’s signature visual grandeur, elaborate sets, and emotionally charged storytelling. The recently completed song sequence is reportedly one of the most lavish musical numbers ever filmed for a Hindi movie.
With sources firmly denying any delay, fans can reportedly look forward to watching Love And War on the big screen in 2026 as originally planned. An official announcement regarding the exact release date is expected once the remaining shoot portions are completed.
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