Love And War Has Over 2 Months Shoot Left Including 6 Songs; August Release Impossible For the Ranbir Kapoor-Starrer –

Love and War Release Update:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcpming film Love and War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, still has a long shooting schedule ahead, making its earlier August release plan unlikely.

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According to industry sources, the film, which went on floors in November 2024, has nearly 70 days of shoot remaining. The team is currently filming at Film City in Goregaon, Mumbai. A source close to the production told mid-day, “We have over two months of shoot remaining, with six songs yet to be filmed. Nearly 35 days have been blocked only for the songs. As with any Bhansali film, these aren’t quick tracks; they have been envisioned as elaborate sequences mounted on a grand canvas. These period-specific songs will need a lot of prep before being filmed.”

The film is said to be a grand love triangle set against a period backdrop, loosely based on Raj Kapoor's Sangam (1964). Like Bhansali’s previous projects, the songs are expected to be visually rich and large-scale, which naturally requires more time for preparation and execution.

Earlier, Love & War was aiming for an Independence Day release. However, Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947 has now locked August 13 for its theatrical release. “Independence Day was an attractive window, but Love & War’s team would have to race against time to meet that deadline. Plus, with Lahore 1947 booking the date, it didn’t make sense to crowd the space. Bhansali would prefer a clear run for his love story,” the source added.

With significant shooting still pending, especially the elaborate song sequences, it now appears that the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer will arrive in cinemas at a later date. The problem is Kapoor already has another biggie coming in November 2026, Ramayana, so this one cannot come anywhere near its grand to maintain a good gap.

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