The first poster of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War unveils Ranbir Kapoor in a retro, gritty avatar, driving a teal vintage convertible with a blood-soaked arm hinting at violent stakes beneath the romance. Co-starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, the period love triangle releases worldwide on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
It's time for guns and roses. Makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War have dropped the first look poster of Ranbir Kapoor from the romantic drama, which also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
The poster features Kapoor exuding a vintage, retro-cool aesthetic behind the wheel of a bright teal vintage convertible, wearing a short-sleeved knit polo, aviators, and sporting a slicked-back pompadour.
The stylish setup is sharply contrasted by a striking, gritty detail—his blood-soaked left arm resting over the car door, bearing a visible bullet hole, subtly teasing the high-stakes conflict at the heart of the romantic saga, which is among the most anticipated Hindi films. Love & War will release worldwide on January 21, 2027, ahead of the Republic Day weekend, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
The makers shared the poster on their social media and wrote, "Woh rutba, woh raub, woh junoon! Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War on 21st January 2027 ❤️ See you at the movies! 🎬"
Mounted on a large scale, Love & War is a period romance reportedly centred on a love triangle. Bhansali, known for his epic dramas including the triangular romance Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), returns to the genre with what is described as his most ambitious project to date.
The film marks Kaushal’s first collaboration with Bhansali, while both Kapoor and Bhatt have previously worked with the celebrated auteur. Kapoor made his debut in Bhansali’s Saawariya (2007), and Bhatt won acclaim for her titular role in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022).
Before Love & War, Kapoor will also be seen in Ramayana. The epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, is gearing up for a global release in November during Diwali. The film stars Kapoor as Lord Ram and features Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.