Love & War directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali on track for 2026 release: Source

Love & War

• Love & War starring Alia, Ranbir, and Vicky will release in 2026, not 2027
• Major sequences and a song track have already been shot for the film
• Music is expected to be a key highlight in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War

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Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal starrer Love & War directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is going to release in 2026 contrary to reports that the movie has now shifted to 2027.

A source close to the movie Love & War dismissed the specualtions and told Moneycontrol that the film is very much on track.

A source close to the film has denied reports of a 2027 release for Love & 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."

The clarification comes amid heightened curiosity around the film’s scale, timeline and post-production plans.

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Love & War is one of the most awaited films of the year 2026. It will showcase Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s signature style with an emotionally charged narrative which will explore love and conflict.

While the makers have consciously kept the plot details under wraps, industry insiders say that the movie blends together intimate romance with epic storytelling trypical Bhansali style.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has also planned the shoot in such a manner that it allows parallel work on editing and music to begin early.

Music, in particular, is expected to be a key highlight of Love & War, which is also one of the strongest points of any Bhansali movie.

Given his track record of delivering chart-topping albums that become integral to a film’s narrative, the songs from Love & War are already among the most anticipated aspects of the project.

Trade experts believe the film is likely to be positioned as a major release in 2026, with a carefully chosen window that allows it to fully leverage its scale and star power.

While the makers are yet to officially announce the release date, the reaffirmation of a 2026 timeline puts to rest concerns about the project being pushed further.