Sanjay Leela Bhansali is planning a grand and dramatic climax for his upcoming film Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. The film, an epic love story set against the backdrop of war, is slated to release on March 20, 2026.
The climax of Love & War will be shot in Sicily, Italy, with Bhansali planning a month-long schedule in the city. This international shoot is expected to be one of the most ambitious highlights of the film. Bhansali intends to explore Sicily's diverse landscape to create a visually stunning and emotionally powerful conclusion to the story. A song featuring the three lead actors will also be filmed during this schedule.
According to industry sources, Bhansali is aiming for a dramatic high in the climax, showcasing the acting talent of Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky. He is known for shooting larger-than-life moments filled with intense emotion, and the climax of Love & War promises to be no exception. The climax will be drama at its peak with romance in the backdrop.
Love & War is rumored to be a modern interpretation of the 1964 classic Sangam, revolving around a love triangle between two army officers, played by Ranbir and Vicky, and Alia Bhatt's character. Ranbir's character is said to have "twisted grey" shades, offering him scope for a layered performance. The wartime backdrop adds intensity to the emotions of love, rivalry, and sacrifice. Reportedly, Ranbir and Vicky will be seen as Indian Air Force pilots.
Adding to the excitement, Ranbir and Vicky have been undergoing intense preparation for a high-octane fight sequence to be shot in Sicily. The team is expected to block an entire street in Sicily for this massive schedule.
Love & War marks Ranbir Kapoor's reunion with Sanjay Leela Bhansali nearly two decades after his debut in Saawariya. For Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt, it follows their successful collaborations with Bhansali in the past. Vicky Kaushal has praised his co-stars, Ranbir and Alia, as amazing human beings.
The film has been in production since November 2024, with approximately 125 days of shooting already completed in Mumbai. The Mumbai schedule is expected to continue until mid-October, after which the team will depart for Italy. The film is on track to meet its release date of March 20, 2026, with the team working to wrap up the shoot by the end of 2025 or early January.
In related news, an FIR has been filed against Sanjay Leela Bhansali and two others in Bikaner, Rajasthan, alleging fraud, misbehavior, and breach of trust by a line producer who was later removed from the project.
