Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, has unveiled its first‑look poster that showcases Kapoor’s character. The film is also set to be released in the IMAX format, marking Bhansali’s return to that format after nine years.
Why it matters
Fans of Alia Bhatt will see her next high‑profile role in a Bhansali romance that will be shown in IMAX, a notable cinematic experience.
Key facts
- Love & War stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
- The first‑look poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor’s character has been released.
- The film is scheduled to open worldwide on January 21, 2027.
- Love & War will be released in the IMAX format.
- This will be Bhansali’s first IMAX release since Padmaavat, nine years earlier.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War first look featuring Ranbir Kapoor is outbollywoodhungama.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- BREAKING: Love & War to release in IMAX; Sanjay Leela Bhansali returns to the format 9 years after Padmaavatbollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
- Ranbir Kapoor channels inner ‘Animal’ in bloodied first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & Warhindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Ranbir Kapoor Bears a Bullet Wound in New Image From Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ (EXCLUSIVE)variety.com(opens in a new tab)
- Alia Bhatt’s Love & War first look: Fierce avatar, cabaret-style look steal spotlight in Sanjay Leela Bhansali filmhindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Vicky Kaushal’s FIRST look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War is all intensity, no apology!bollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
- Vicky Kaushal's scarred, cigarette-smoking first look poster from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War means businesshindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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