After many delays, Sanjay Leela Bhansali confirms Love and War to wrap filming in 2 months, says 90 percent of shoot is complete

3 min readMumbaiMar 11, 2026 06:05 PM IST

As has often been the case with a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, the discourse starts way before the film is released. A similar scenario has unfolded with his upcoming film, Love & War, which boasts a formidable ensemble cast led by three of contemporary Bollywood’s finest actors: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. For months, speculation has swirled around the film facing several delays, reshoots, re-aligning of actors’ dates, with its budget reportedly skyrocketing to Rs 425 crore. Adding to the uncertainty were recent reports of a health scare concerning Bhansali, which further fueled concerns about the project’s future.

90% of Love & War is complete

However, Bhansali has now stepped forward to quell the rumors. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Bhansali “has confirmed that 90% of Love & War is complete and that the remaining 10% will be completed in the next two months.” The report also quoted a source close to the project: “These attempts to sabotage the project are nothing new to Sanjay Bhansali. Every time he makes a film, the same stories of delay and budget pressures are spread. The truth is, the actors of Love & War have shot for the number of days they were signed for.”

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Alia Bhatt confirmed ‘tail end of filming’

Recently, Alia Bhatt also shared an update on the film while speaking to Vogue Italia: “I am working on a movie currently called Love & War. It is a film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. We are at the tail end of filming. It has been quite a magical experience. Working with Sanjay sir is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I am so grateful that I get to do it.”

Previously, Vicky Kaushal also confirmed that the film will be released in 2026, contrary to circulating rumors. Speaking to Just Too Filmy last year, he said: “I genuinely feel blessed that in just ten years of my career, I’m getting to be a part of his film with two fantastic actors that we all adore, Ranbir and Alia. So yes, we are filming right now. We are having a great time filming it, and we’ll see you next year.”