Amid reports of delay, Alia Bhatt calls Love & War with Ranbir, Vicky very special!
Amid reports of delay in the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ (2026), Alia Bhatt calls it a “very special film”. Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal also play important roles in the film.
Amid reports of the film’s delay, actress Alia Bhatt called director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War “a very special film”. Sharing details about the shooting schedule of the romantic-drama, she described working with Sanjay as “the most precious experience”.
talking to aliya at Said of Love & War, “It’s a very special movie. We’ve been shooting it for a whole year, and it never feels like enough. You always want another day, another moment, another scene where you’re just gathering energy.”
She said, “Working with Sanjay sir is one of my most precious experiences because of the way he brings his magic to every moment. But it’s also deeply collaborative. The energy on the set is so calm and focused. We come in, we work hard, and everyone brings something different to the table. Of course, the final magic wand is always in the hands of Sanjay sir. It’s one of the most gratifying creative experiences I’ve had on a film set.”
Initially Bhansali had planned to release love and war On Eid 2026, as reported Bollywood HungamaHowever, with the film’s shooting now extended to May 2026, the makers are reportedly considering an August or September 2026 release instead, The official release date is expected to be announced soon,
“Ranbir, Alia and Vicky have now blocked their calendars till May 2026. All their prior commitments are being delayed due to the increase in shooting days for Love & War,” a source revealed to the entertainment portal.
“There is no way Love & War will release in June. Now Bhansali is trying to bring it to the big screen in August or September 2026. The date will be finalized soon. This has left some members of the Ramayan team disappointed, as they were expecting at least a gap of 6 months between them.” love and war And RamayanaThe budget has also increased due to delay in shooting love and warEmphasis was placed on the report.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that first look of love and war Could be unveiled in January 2026, although there is no official confirmation from the manufacturers yet. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles along with Ranbir Kapoor, which marks Ranbir’s reunion with Ranbir Kapoor after almost two decades.
Alia will also be seen in Yash Raj Films’ first female-led spy-thriller Alpha (2026), starring Sharvari Wagh, Bobby Deol and others in lead roles.
