Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday came with a special treat for fans eagerly waiting for Love & War. On September 28, Bhansali Productions shared a picture featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, along with a playful birthday message for Ranbir. “Today, there’s only Love, no War!” the production house wrote, while reminding fans that the highly anticipated film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on January 21, 2027.
The new picture offers a glimpse of the film’s principal cast alongside Bhansali, instantly adding to the excitement surrounding the project. Love & War brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal for the first time in this particular combination, with Bhansali directing the ambitious romantic war drama. The birthday post also served as a timely reminder that audiences have only a few months left before the film reaches the big screen.
The film reportedly revolves around a dramatic love triangle set against a backdrop connected to the Indian Armed Forces. Ranbir plays an intense army officer, while Vicky portrays another military officer whose character shares a complicated connection with the central story. Alia, meanwhile, has been presented in a striking vintage-inspired avatar in her character reveal, giving fans another clue about the visual world Bhansali is creating.
Ranbir’s role has generated considerable curiosity ever since his first look was unveiled, showing the actor in an intense and injured avatar. The project also marks his reunion with Bhansali nearly two decades after the filmmaker launched him with Saawariya in 2007. Alia is also returning to Bhansali’s world after her acclaimed performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi, while Vicky’s contrasting looks have added another layer of intrigue to the film.
Unlike Bhansali’s well-known historical dramas such as Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat, Love & War is set against a more contemporary backdrop. The principal shooting schedule has reportedly been completed, with the production now moving into post-production. The film is planned as a large-scale theatrical release across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, adding to its pan-India appeal.
With Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday providing the perfect occasion for another glimpse, Bhansali Productions has once again put Love & War firmly in the spotlight. The combination of Ranbir, Alia, Vicky and Sanjay Leela Bhansali has already made the film one of the most talked-about upcoming Bollywood projects. Now, with January 21, 2027 locked as the theatrical release date, fans can start counting down to a cinematic story where, at least for Ranbir’s birthday, there is officially “only Love, no War.”