After teasing audiences with the first looks of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War have finally unveiled Vicky Kaushal’s look from the much-awaited film. And going by the poster, Vicky is clearly bringing a completely different flavour to this ambitious romantic drama. Sporting a rugged appearance, thick moustache, facial scars and a cigarette in hand, the actor looks intense, confident and effortlessly swaggering against a smoky backdrop.
The first look immediately stands out for its raw and mysterious vibe. Vicky’s character appears to have been through a great deal, with the scars and rugged styling adding plenty of intrigue to his persona. The lit Zippo in his hand and his piercing expression further amplify the sense of danger and attitude surrounding the character. It is yet another striking visual from Bhansali, whose films are known for creating larger-than-life worlds and memorable character aesthetics.
The unveiling of Vicky’s look comes after the makers introduced audiences to Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in their respective avatars. With all three principal characters now getting their moment, curiosity around Love & War has only intensified. While details about the characters and their relationships are being carefully guarded, the contrasting looks suggest that the film could have several layers of love, conflict, ambition and sacrifice at its core.
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Love & War brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in what is easily one of the most anticipated collaborations in Hindi cinema. The film marks another major collaboration between Bhansali and Ranbir after Saawariya, while Alia returns to the director’s world following Gangubai Kathiawadi. Vicky, meanwhile, adds another powerful dimension to the star-studded cast.
The film is being mounted on an ambitious scale and is expected to blend romance and war against a dramatic backdrop. Bhansali Productions and the film’s associated partners are backing the project, with the makers also planning a worldwide theatrical release across multiple languages. The film will arrive in cinemas on 21 January 2027, releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
With Vicky Kaushal’s rugged first look now out, Love & War has revealed another intriguing piece of its cinematic puzzle. Ranbir, Alia and Vicky each appear to bring a distinctly different energy to the film, and Bhansali’s grand visual treatment is already evident in the promotional material. Now, the big question is what these three characters are hiding—and how their stories collide when Love & War reaches theatres on January 21, 2027.