The announcement of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next epic saga titled LOVE AND WAR, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, has indeed created a stir. Ever since, everyone has been eagerly waiting to hear more about the film and unfortunately, fans will have to wait more. Earlier, the epic saga was slated to open in cinemas in December 2025 but it has now been postponed to March 2026. 

The makers communicated the change in the release date by issuing a statement where they announced the big-scale drama will hit theaters in March 2026. The film is set to release on 20th March 2026, which falls during the biggest holiday stretch, coinciding with major festivals. The makers of Love & War aim to benefit the box office by pulling in a larger number of viewers during the festive season. 

Amid the rising anticipation for SLB's LOVE AND WAR, an absolutely exhilarating update has arrived. The film is all set for its grand release on 20th March 2026. With this, the film will benefit from the longest holiday period, with major festivals like Ramzan, Ram Navmi, and Gudi Padwa following one after the other. This is indeed the best time to release the biggest film, allowing the audience to enjoy it throughout the holiday season.

As anticipation for Love & War builds, the film comes as the biggest collaboration in Indian cinema. A team-up between director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal is exciting to see on big screens. 

Love & War marks the reunion of Bhansali and Ranbir Kapoor after their first project Saawariyan which was a debacle at the box office. The maverick director will also reunite with Alia Bhatt after the success of Gangubai Kathiawadi. On the other hand, this will be Vicky Kaushal’s first Bhansali film.