The anticipation surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming directorial venture 'Love and War' is reaching new heights as the makers continue to unveil character looks. Following the initial promotional materials for Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, a special vintage-style poster has now introduced Vicky Kaushal's intense character to the audience. This fresh reveal showcases the actor in a rugged avatar that has quickly captured widespread attention.
Vicky Kaushal Adopts a Vintage and Gritty Persona
The newly released poster features Vicky Kaushal sporting a vintage haircut paired with a mustache. He is seen using a lighter to ignite a cigarette while displaying a wounded face accompanied by a fierce, angry glare in his eyes. Sharing the promotional image on social media, the actor captioned it with a line stating that gazes will meet but never look away. The post immediately drew massive engagement online, receiving appreciative reactions from industry peers. Alia Bhatt dropped a series of fire emojis in the comments section, while Sonam Kapoor reacted with clapping emojis to show her excitement.
Release Date and Multilingual Plans
The makers have officially locked in the theatrical release schedule for 'Love and War'. This grand romantic war drama is scheduled to hit the silver screen worldwide on January 21, 2027. To cater to a diverse audience base, the film will be released in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. While specific plot details and character arcs are being kept under wraps for now, the striking character posters have already established a distinct cinematic aesthetic for the project.
Character Reveals of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
The rollout of character looks began earlier in the week, building massive momentum for the film. On Thursday, the makers released Ranbir Kapoor's first-look poster, which captured the actor seated in the driver's seat of a vintage sports car with a visible bullet injury on his hand. Following that, Alia Bhatt's first-look poster was unveiled on Friday, presenting her in vibrant red attire against a backdrop reminiscent of retro cabaret numbers from the 1960s and 1970s.
Production Scale and Star Collaborations
First announced in January 2024, 'Love and War' marks the second cinematic collaboration between Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt following their appearance in Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra'. Meanwhile, this project represents Vicky Kaushal's first-ever working relationship with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film is mounted on a massive production budget of 425 crore rupees. Earlier reports had also indicated that the three lead actors opted to work on the film without taking upfront remuneration.
