Key Highlights:

  • Ranbir Kapoor's first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Love & War" was unveiled, showing him in a rugged, injured look.
  • Wife Alia Bhatt shared the poster with the caption "Hey Handsome," while co-star Vicky Kaushal also extended his excitement.
  • The film's release has been pushed from Christmas 2025 to March 2026, and now finally to January 21, 2027.
  • "Love & War" marks Ranbir's reunion with Bhansali after his 2007 debut "Saawariya," and is Vicky Kaushal's first project with the director.
  • Alia and Ranbir, married since 2022, continue to publicly support each other's work; the film releases in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

A First Look Sparks Excitement

Adding to the excitement for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Love & War," the makers unveiled actor Ranbir Kapoor's first look poster from the much-anticipated drama on Thursday.

Alia's Sweet Reaction

Ranbir's better half and co-star, Alia Bhatt, lauded his initial glimpse of "Love & War." Alia dropped the first look poster on her official Instagram handle, along with a sweet caption that read, "Hey Handsome.. Love & War in cinemas, January 21, 2027."

Vicky Kaushal Joins the Enthusiasm

Ranbir's other co-star, Vicky Kaushal, also matched the enthusiasm. Giving a shoutout to Ranbir, he wrote on his account, "Love. War. And everything in between. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War. See you on 21.01.2027."

A Rugged, Intense First Look

The poster shows Ranbir flaunting a rugged look as he poses with a blood-stained sleeve and a bullet mark on his shirt. In both these posters, Ranbir was seen with a serious expression on his face as he posed sitting inside a car, setting an intense, war-drama tone for the film.

The Official Announcement

Dropping Ranbir's initial look from "Love & War," the makers wrote on social media, "Woh rutba, woh raub, woh junoon! Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War on 21st January 2027. See you at the movies! #LoveAndWar."

A Shifting Release Timeline

It must be noted that "Love & War" was originally announced for a Christmas 2025 release. However, its release was subsequently pushed to March 20, 2026. Now, the makers have confirmed January 21, 2027, as the new release date for the forthcoming love drama, marking the second delay for a project that has clearly demanded an extended production timeline.

A Reunion Between Star and Director

The project marks Ranbir and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's reunion after the former's Bollywood debut "Saawariya," which came out in 2007, giving this collaboration added significance as a full-circle moment nearly two decades after Ranbir's first film with the acclaimed director.

Alia's Own History With Bhansali

Before this, Alia had collaborated with the acclaimed filmmaker for the 2022 biopic "Gangubai Kathiawadi," meaning both husband and wife now share individual working relationships with Bhansali, even as "Love & War" marks their first collaboration together under his direction.

Vicky Kaushal's First Bhansali Project

On the other hand, this is Vicky Kaushal's primary professional association with the director, making "Love & War" a significant new chapter in his career as well.

A Global Multi-Language Release

"Love & War" is expected to be out in cinema halls across the world on 21st January 2027, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, reflecting an ambitious pan-India release strategy for the film.

About Ranbir and Alia's Relationship

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who first worked together on Ayan Mukerji's "Brahmastra," began dating during the making of the film and eventually married in an intimate ceremony at Ranbir's Mumbai residence in April 2022. The couple welcomed their daughter, Raha, later that same year. Since their marriage, Ranbir and Alia have frequently expressed public support for each other's professional milestones, with moments like Alia's "Hey Handsome" caption reflecting the warmth and easy camaraderie that has often characterised their relationship in the public eye. "Love & War" now marks their first film together as co-stars under a single director, adding a personal layer of anticipation to the project beyond its own considerable star power and scale.