Fans waiting for the first glimpse of Love & War may have to wait a little longer. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited romantic drama, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, was earlier expected to launch its teaser on September 28, coinciding with Ranbir’s birthday.
However, that plan has reportedly changed. According to recent reports, the makers are now considering a theatrical debut for the Love & War teaser, with the first glimpse potentially being attached to Ranbir Kapoor’s other major upcoming film, Ramayana: Part 1.
Love & War Teaser Delayed From September 28
September 28 was initially being discussed as an important date for the promotional campaign because it is Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday. However, the film’s final shooting schedule concluded only in the first week of September.
The short gap between the completion of filming and the proposed September 28 teaser launch has reportedly made the original plan difficult to execute.
Instead of rushing the first promotional asset, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is said to have opted for a more elaborate theatrical launch. The idea is to introduce the film to audiences on the big screen rather than releasing the teaser directly online.
Teaser May Arrive With Ramayana: Part 1
The new plan reportedly involves attaching the Love & War teaser to Ramayana: Part 1, which is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 theatrical release.
The strategy makes sense from a marketing perspective because Ranbir Kapoor is the lead actor in both films. Attaching the teaser to a major theatrical release could allow Bhansali’s film to reach a much larger audience.
According to reports, the teaser could arrive in November 2026, although the exact date has not been officially announced by the makers.
Ranbir Kapoor Connects Both Big Releases
The proposed promotional strategy creates an interesting connection between two of Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest upcoming projects.
In Ramayana: Part 1, Ranbir plays Lord Ram, while Love & War reunites him with Alia Bhatt and pairs him with Vicky Kaushal in a period romantic drama.
If the teaser is indeed attached to Ramayana, audiences could get their first major glimpse of Bhansali’s film while watching another highly anticipated Ranbir Kapoor project.
The theatrical strategy could also help Love & War generate significant word-of-mouth before its own release.
Ranbir, Alia and Vicky Lead Love & War
Love & War features a high-profile ensemble led by Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
The film marks Ranbir’s reunion with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after their first collaboration on Saawariya, which marked Ranbir’s Bollywood debut in 2007.
For Alia, it is another collaboration with Bhansali after the acclaimed Gangubai Kathiawadi. Vicky Kaushal, meanwhile, is working with Bhansali for the first time.
The combination of the filmmaker and three major contemporary stars has made the project one of the most anticipated Hindi films currently in production.
Film Finally Wraps Shooting
The reported teaser delay comes shortly after Love & War wrapped its shooting schedule.
Bollywood Hungama reported on September 4 that Sanjay Leela Bhansali had completed filming the much-awaited project. The completion of the shoot has now allowed the makers to move towards post-production and a more structured promotional campaign.
The decision to delay the teaser therefore appears to be linked to the timing of the final shoot rather than a change in the film’s release plan.
Love & War Release Date
Love & War is currently scheduled to arrive in cinemas on January 21, 2027.
The film has already gone through multiple changes to its release timeline, making the latest promotional update particularly significant for fans who have been waiting for the project.
According to Bollywood Hungama’s current listing, the January 21, 2027 date remains the scheduled theatrical release date.
Trailer Reportedly Planned for December
While the teaser could reportedly arrive in November with Ramayana: Part 1, the Love & War trailer is expected to follow later.
Recent reports suggest that the trailer could be released towards the last week of December, giving the makers around three weeks to build anticipation before the January theatrical release.
However, these promotional dates remain based on reports and have not yet been officially confirmed by Bhansali Productions.
Bhansali Wants a Big-Screen First Look
The reported decision to launch the teaser theatrically reflects Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s preference for creating a strong cinematic presentation around Love & War.
Rather than simply releasing a digital teaser on Ranbir’s birthday, the filmmaker reportedly wants the audience’s first major glimpse to be experienced on the big screen.
With Ramayana: Part 1 expected to be one of the major theatrical releases of Diwali 2026, it provides a potentially powerful platform for the first Love & War teaser.
For now, fans will have to wait for an official announcement. But if the reported plan goes ahead, Love & War could make its first major appearance in cinemas alongside another Ranbir Kapoor spectacle before arriving on January 21, 2027.