Ramayan team disappointed with delay in Ranbir Kapoor’s Love and War: Report
Ranbir Kapoor’s Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has reportedly been delayed and is now likely to release in August or September 2026. The extended shooting has also affected the timeline of Ramayan, leaving some members of the team frustrated.
Ranbir Kapoor’s much awaited film love and warDirected by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has reportedly been delayed once again, affecting the planned release timeline of his other big project. RamayanaWhereas love and war Earlier expected to release in theaters in March 2026, a new report suggests that the extended shooting schedule has pushed the release, leaving Ramayan team members disappointed.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama,Bhansali had initially planned to release love and war On Eid 2026. However, 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.
The report further adds that Ranbir Kapoor had requested Bhansali to consider a June 2026 release, but that option is no longer on the table. “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 Ramayana“Love & War’s budget has also increased due to shooting delays,” the insider said,
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.
Earlier this year, Ranbir talked about the project during a meet-and-greet event in Mumbai and praised the filmmaker. He said, “Love and War is something that every actor dreams of. Working with brilliant actors like Alia and Vicky and being directed by the master – Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I worked with him 17 years ago. To work with him again, I can say it with so much clarity that I have not met someone who works so hard, who understands the characters, the emotions, the music, the Indian culture, the Indian value system as much as Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Just his sets. It’s exhausting to be there. The process can be a little difficult but ultimately, as an actor, it’s been really amazing.”
On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor RamayanaDirected by Nitesh Tiwari, it remains one of the most ambitious projects in the pipeline. Ranbir will be seen as Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi will play the role of Sita. kgf Star Yash is playing the character of Ravana. The film stars Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Kajal Aggarwal and Rakul Preet Singh as Mandodari and Soorpanakha respectively. Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha and Indira Krishnan are also part of the cast.
Reportedly, the makers have completed editing of the first installment RamayanaAs fans are eagerly waiting for updates on both the films, now all eyes are on the final release dates of Ranbir Kapoor’s two biggest upcoming projects,