Ranbir Kapoor, who made his Bollywood debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, will once again work with the director on the upcoming 2025 film Love & War. Ranbir is thrilled that his wife, actress Alia Bhatt, will also be part of the movie, along with his Sanju co-star Vicky Kaushal. Recently, Alia Bhatt spoke to News18 about the film, expressing her excitement to work with Bhansali again after Gangubai Kathiawadi. She said, “There are so many layers to look forward to that I don’t know which one to pick. First and foremost, it’s the pleasure and honor of working with Sanjay sir again, under his guidance and vision. His attention to detail and focus on you makes it possible to go anywhere with the story.”
On the topic of Ranbir’s involvement, Alia added, “As an audience, I’m excited to see him [Bhansali] and Ranbir collaborate again after so many years. I’m like, ‘Wow, what’s that going to be like?’” She also mentioned reuniting with Vicky Kaushal, saying, “Vicky and I are coming together again; Ranbir and Vicky created magic with Sanju. So, it’s a lot of combinations.”
In January this year, Alia Bhatt announced on her Instagram that she would be starring in Love & War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Vicky Kaushal also shared the news on his Instagram, writing, “An eternal cinema dream has come true. #SanjayLeelaBhansali #RanbirKapoor @aliaabhatt @prerna_singh6 @bhansaliproductions #Love&War.” The post was met with love from his brother Sunny and dad Sham Kaushal. Sunny commented, “Je baat,” while Sham Kaushal wrote, “Congratulations & blessings Puttar. Dreams do come true. Feeling so happy & blessed. Jor di jhappi. Shukar Rab da te sab da (a tight hug. Big thanks to God and everyone else).”
For those who don’t know, Love & War will be the first film with Vicky Kaushal for the filmmaker, who previously worked with Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi and with Ranbir Kapoor in Saawariya. Love & War is set to release on Christmas 2025.