Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War' Resumes Filming with Grand Song Shoot
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama, 'Love & War,' is set to resume filming on June 18 following a brief production pause. The upcoming schedule will feature lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in a large-scale song sequence at Royal Palms, involving nearly 200 dancers. Around 90% of the principal photography for the film has reportedly been completed. The film's release target has been adjusted to January 2027, potentially around Republic Day, to accommodate extensive post-production and avoid conflicts with Ranbir Kapoor's other projects.
Filming for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama, 'Love & War,' is scheduled to restart on June 18, after a temporary production hiatus. This next phase of shooting will reunite lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal for what is described as one of the film's most extensive sequences to date.
The upcoming schedule will focus on an elaborate song sequence featuring the lead cast and nearly 200 dancers. This segment, initially planned to begin on June 8, was reportedly moved to June 18 and will take place at Royal Palms. Preparations for this sequence, including choreography, costumes, and production design, have been underway for several weeks, with every frame meticulously storyboarded.
The production pause was attributed to the lead actors' commitments to other projects. Ranbir Kapoor has been involved with 'Ramayana: Part Two,' while Vicky Kaushal has been preparing for and filming 'Mahavatar.' Despite the temporary break, Bhansali has indicated that approximately 90% of the film's principal photography has already been completed.
The filmmakers have revised their release strategy, moving away from earlier targets such as Christmas 2025, Eid 2026, and August 2026. The decision was made to allow sufficient time for visual effects and other post-production work. The team is now reportedly aiming for a theatrical release in January 2027, possibly coinciding with the Republic Day holiday period.
This new release timeline is also influenced by Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana: Part One,' which is expected in late 2026. The adjustment for 'Love & War' aims to prevent a clash between two major releases starring Kapoor.
According to Bollywood Hungama, a report by Mid-Day and a production insider provided details regarding the shoot's scale and scheduling.
