Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up for the spectacular film on the big screen. The movie, Love and War is an ambitious period drama that features the trio powerhouse starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the pivotal lead role. The film is said to be shaping up to be one of the most stylish and lavish blends with romance coupled with conflict and cinematic grandeur. It will certainly have the Bhansali signature style. 

Known for the music, the visual poetry, Bhansali leaves no stone unturned when it comes to his films. He has the emotional core attached to the Love and War.   The first song goes on the floors on the 20th of January 2026 at the Film City in Goregaon in Mumbai. Choreography is by Ganesh Acharya and this high energy song will feature the three leading actors together that promises a dramatic visual. The production is richly designed with an intense storytelling.  It will be one of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s hallmark production in this romantic spectacle. 

Two songs sequences to take the centre stage in Love and War. 

The second song is scheduled to be short from February 9th 2026 in this ambitious project. Choreographer Shiamak Davar is roped in to take charge this time to bring a bold and a theatrical approach which Bhansali wants to experiment as he has never before in his earlier films.  With striking movements, the song and dance sequence are expected to bring out the film’s war time love triangle which will echo loud the emotions with the impact of the iconic songs from Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat. 

Sanjay Leela Bhansali faces production challenges and revised the release plan 

While the film remains uncompromised, production has fallen nearly 40 days behind its schedule but Bhansali has now requested the star cast to block their calendars until summer of 2026 to complete the shoot on time.   Although the reports did earlier say the film is scheduled for its release in Marc, the makers have now shifted the release to August September, which gives them ample time for the VFX and also avoid the box office clash with the film Toxic by Yash. 

Ranbir Kapoor reunites with Sanjay Leela Bhansali 

Ranbir Kapoor says it’s a dream come true to be reuniting with Bhansali . Ranbir admitted the experience was deeply fulfilling and he praised the mastery in which Sanjay Leela looks into every aspect with ease whether it’s the emotions or the music or the storytelling or the Indian culture that adds to bring out the best and fresh energy always and this time it’s also the intense love story that is set against a backdrop of a War.  

Together with all this in order, the film is expected to have a grand music, emotional depth with the stellar star cast. Love and War is clearly positioning itself as one of the most awaited spectacular cinemas ever on the horizon in the recent times.