Ranbir Kapoor And Vicky Kaushal Set To Face Off In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War: Report
Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal portray Indian Armed Forces officers in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War. Recognised as one of the most acclaimed directors in Indian cinema, Bhansali is currently filming what is considered the most ambitious project of his career. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, the film is described as an epic love story set against the backdrop of war, revolving around two strong-willed men engaged in a clash of egos. The shooting is progressing at full pace in a Mumbai studio.
Sources close to the project reveal that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is shaping Love & War as a face-off between Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. “It’s a film revolving around two strong-headed male played by Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Both of them are phenomenal actors and indulge in a tug-of-war for Alia Bhatt’s character. SLB has already shot some confrontation sequences between RK and Vicky and is mighty impressed with the output as both the leads are fantastic actors with a stellar screen presence,” said a source.
The source further revealed that SLB is thoroughly enjoying the filming process with the two actors, as they are effortlessly bringing his vision to life. “In-fact the trio of RK, Alia, and Vicky have surrendered themselves to SLB’s world. The shoot is going smooth and the film is on track for a release in March 2026,” the source added.
For those unfamiliar, Ranbir’s character in Love & War has dark undertones, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali is shaping it with a fierce and intense approach. “It’s a difficult arc, but reflecting well on the camera. Vicky’s character on the other hand is subdued but opinionated. It’s a clash of fire and ice, with both the heroes playing to the gallery in a larger-than-life drama,” the source concluded. Both Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky play the role of Indian Armed Force officers in Love & War.
Love & War is slated for a grand theatrical release on March 20, 2026. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this epic film is expected to complete filming by November 2025. It also marks the return of Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal to the big screen following their ₹500 crore blockbusters, Animal and Chhaava, respectively.
