Love & War: First glimpse of Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal to drop in January 2026; Release date still unconfirmed
Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stars Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. The filmmaker has decided to unveil the first glimpse of the film in January 2026.
Last Updated: 12.11 PM, Dec 24, 2025
Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is one of the highly-anticipated films of 2026. The war-themed romantic saga features Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. The film was slated for a March 2026 release, but it has been postponed, and now the filmmaker is eyeing to unveil the first glimpse of Love & War in January 2026 to build up anticipation.
Love & War first glimpse update
Mid-Day reported that Sanjay Leela Bhansali might unveil the first glimpse of the romantic saga, Love & War, in January 2026. The source shared that the idea always was that the team would put out an asset in January to tease the audience about the world they have in store.
"It could be an official poster or images from the set, which Bhansali has meticulously created. The audience has already seen the actors’ avatars through leaked pictures. But now, the director wants people to see his vision of Love & War," it added.
The source also mentioned that the shooting is almost done, and a few days ago, Alia shot for a wedding sequence with Ranbir in Mumbai. Now, she only has the climax left to shoot with the lead characters, after which it will be over for her. However, the male leads will continue shooting for another six weeks.
While the first promotional asset will be unveiled in January 2026, there is no information on when the film will hit theatres.
Sources reported that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War is likely to be released on August 14, while Ranbir Kapoor feels that a June release would have been better, as it would have created enough distance between the romantic story and Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan Part 1. However, there is no confirmed news on Love & War's release date as everything is speculative.
About Love & War
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Love & War features a love triangle between two army officers (Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal) and a woman (Alia Bhatt). Reportedly, it is set in a wartime setting, focusing on intense drama, powerful conflict, and high-stakes emotions as characters navigate loyalty and love amidst conflict.
Fans can expect great visuals, deep emotional conflicts, and high-level drama, which will explore love, sacrifice, and loyalty under extreme pressure.
Vicky Kaushal on working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Love & War
Speaking about his experience of working with the ace filmmaker, Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Love & War, Vicky Kaushal showered praise on him during a recent roundtable for The Hollywood Reporter.
He added further, “I just feel like I go in so much more relaxed. I don’t feel the need to cement my thought process on the character so much. Of course, I know the character. But how to enter a scene, how to approach it, how to commit to it emotionally, that’s where he’s such a master."
Vicky continued that he is a master of exploring the possibilities of what these three characters could do in a given circumstance. "There’s so much joy and so much adrenaline in exploring, and he really makes you do that as an actor. It’s very nerve-racking in the beginning. Some of those possibilities are not coming naturally, but you’re reaching for them, going there,” he added.
Love & War FAQs:
Q: Who is in the lead cast of the movie Love & War?
A: The primary cast of Love & War features Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.
Q: When is the movie Love & War releasing?
A: Love & War is currently in production and is scheduled for a wide global theatrical release in 2026.
Q: What is the story of Love & War?
A: Although not much has been revealed about Love & War, reports suggest that it is a wartime epic centred on a complex love triangle between two Indian Air Force pilots (Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal) and a woman (Alia Bhatt).