As per the report, major sequences of the film, including three songs, are yet to be shot, which will take at least two more months. The war sequences of the film, which are being done on a large scale, are taking longer than expected. The sources here shared that Bhansai is striving for “perfection”, and wants to make the best film he possibly can, which is one of the reasons behind the extended production schedule.
It has also been reported that the lead actors of the film are not charging any fees upfront and have all made profit-sharing backend deals with the makers. Apparently, Bhansali is self-financing the film, which is unheard of, as that practice became passe since the corporatisation of the film industry. As per reports, the film has already earned Rs 130 crore from a deal with Netflix, and around Rs 70-80 crore via its music and satellite rights.
Love & War marks Bhansali’s reunion with Alia after 2022’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. This is also his reunion with Ranbir Kapoor after the actor’s 2007 debut Saawariya, when he shared that Bhansali would “hit us, he used to abuse us.” In 2024, it was reported by Bollywood Hungama that Ranbir had placed a few conditions before agreeing to work with the director, which included that the film must get wrapped up by July 2025. While that deadline passed a while ago, it is yet to be seen when the film actually wraps up.
Meanwhile, Ranbir is looking forward to the release of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana on Diwali 2026. Alia is looking forward to the release of YRF’s Alpha in April. Vicky is yet to announce his upcoming slate of films.
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