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Bhansali’s Love and War Targets August 2026 Release as Team Denies Rift, Plans Mid-January Shoot Restart

Production sources describe a scheduled year-end break with filming to continue through March.

Overview

  • Vicky Kaushal said the cast is currently shooting and “having a great time,” signaling steady progress on the film.
  • Insiders refuted rumours of a fallout between Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, calling the pause a pre-planned holiday break.
  • Reports say the unit will resume by mid-January, work through March, and run post-production in parallel.
  • Trade outlets report the release window has shifted to August or September 2026, though no official date has been announced.
  • Industry reports suggest roughly 75 shoot days remain and the leads were asked to block dates into summer 2026, while a January first look has been speculated without confirmation.