When Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, it instantly became one of Bollywood’s most anticipated films. The combination of three major stars and Bhansali’s reputation for grand cinematic spectacles created huge excitement among movie lovers.
However, nearly two years into production, the conversation around the film is gradually shifting from excitement to concerns over delays. The latest setback came after the tragic death of crew member Chandradhari Yadav, who reportedly suffered an electric shock while working on the film’s set.
Following the incident, Bhansali Productions halted all night shoots indefinitely and introduced stricter safety measures. The decision is understandable given the circumstances, but the film was reportedly facing production delays even before this incident.
Industry circles have been discussing the prolonged production schedule for several months. Multiple shooting schedules are said to have been delayed, revised or rescheduled, making the film’s progress a major topic of discussion.
According to industry buzz, both Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal are eager to move on to their other commitments. Neither actor has publicly commented on these reports, but insiders claim that the extended production timeline has started affecting their future plans.
Vicky Kaushal has emerged as one of Bollywood’s busiest actors in recent years, with several filmmakers reportedly waiting for his dates. Ranbir Kapoor is also entering an important phase of his career, with multiple high-profile projects lined up.
This presents a major challenge for Sanjay Leela Bhansali. His filmmaking style has always been known for precision and attention to detail. However, today’s film industry operates under very different conditions.
Budgets are larger and release calendars are tighter. Actors are juggling multiple films and franchises at the same time. Every additional month of production increases costs and creates fresh scheduling challenges.
This brings up the biggest question surrounding the film. Can Love & War realistically meet its announced January 2027 release date? At the moment, that task appears increasingly difficult.
