- By Aarushi Raina
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Love & War Update: The much-anticipated Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War starring Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor has been surrounded by rumours involving a release delay. Several reports online claimed that Bhansali was planning to release Love & War on Eid 2026, but the film is running behind its shooting schedule, which could impact the potential release plan. The film is now expected to be released in mid-2026. Amid these delay reports, Vicky Kaushal has confirmed that the shooting of his upcoming movie is still underway. He, along with Alia and Ranbir, is having a great time filming the project.
Vicky Kaushal Shares Love & War Shoot Update
In a recent interview with Just Too Filmy, Vicky shared his excitement about working with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, whom he has always admired. The actor said, “It’s on the bucket list of every actor to be a part of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. I’ve admired his films, I’ve admired him as a filmmaker, and I think he’s truly a unique voice from India, someone who has a vision, who tells stories in ways nobody else can.”
Sharing his experience on the project, Vicky added, “He truly is a master of the craft of filmmaking. I genuinely feel blessed that in just ten years of my career, I’m getting to be a part of his film with two fantastic actors that we all adore, Ranbir and Alia. So yes, we are filming right now. We are having a great time filming it, and we’ll see you next year." The actor's statement has shut down the ongoing speculation about the film's release delay.
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More About Love & War Delay
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated Love & War is touted to be a love triangle set against the brutality of war. Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor will bring Bhansali's narrative to the big screens. The glimpses of actors from the set had surfaced online earlier. The first look of the film is likely to be released in January 2026. Recently, Bollywood Hungama reported that Love & War is planning to avoid a box-office clash with Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, which is slated for March 19 release.
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A source was quoted saying, "It's a blessing in disguise, as it made no sense for two Pan-Indian films to clash on the same date. Love & War is running much behind its shooting schedule and will now release in the second half of 2026. Around 75 days of shoot still remain, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali has requested Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal to allot bulk dates till summer 2026 to wrap up the film."
However, the makers have not officially announced a new release date.