Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal's 'Love & War' undergoes multiple reshoots; budget shoots up
Mumbai, March 10
It is already known that Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly awaited drama "Love & War", which was expected to reach the cinema halls by August this year, might be getting pushed.
Now, IANS has finally learned the reason behind the delay. A source close to the project revealed that the release of "Love & War" has been repeatedly delayed as some crucial scenes from the film are being reshot, leading to a spike in the budget.
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is known for creating a unique world of his own with every film, looks for perfection in every frame and hence is shooting a few of the important scenes from his next yet again.
The source further revealed that this has also added to the budget of the drama, which is already being made on a jaw-dropping scale.
It is further believed that all the rework has led to an indefinite delay in the release of the movie.
Refreshing your memory, during a recent Instagram live, Ranbir shared that the movie buffs might have to wait a little longer to witness Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial. He said that the film, which was initially expected to reach the cinema halls by August 2026, is now likely to be out either later this year or even in 2027.
Explaining the reason for the delay, Ranbir shared that grand projects such as "Ramayana" and "Love & War" take a little longer to finish due to their ambitious scale and vision. Nevertheless, Ranbir expressed the confidence that the wait will be worthwhile.
It remains to be seen when the makers lock in on the final release date for "Love & War".
Ranbir will be seen alongside his better half, Alia Bhatt, and actor Vicky Kaushal in the forthcoming romantic entertainer, which is believed to be inspired by the 1964 film "Sangam", starring Ranbir's grandfather, Raj Kapoor, Vyjayanthimala, and Rajendra Kumar.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is becoming a trend now. First Adipurush's reshoots, now this. Budgets are shooting up and ultimately it's the audience who pays through increased ticket prices. Hope the final product justifies this "jaw-dropping scale" they keep talking about.
Excited to see a modern take on 'Sangam'! Raj Kapoor's legacy continues with Ranbir. The delay is a bit disappointing, but Ranbir's confidence is reassuring. 2027 feels so far away though. 😅
As someone who follows global cinema, I appreciate the dedication to craft. However, there has to be a balance between perfection and practicality. Multiple reshoots can sometimes indicate a lack of clear vision during initial filming. Just my two cents.
SLB films are an event. From the sets to the music to the performances, everything is larger than life. The spike in budget is expected. Can't wait to see Vicky Kaushal in a Bhansali romantic drama - what a casting coup!
Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali together again after Gangubai! That itself is worth the wait. Hope the script is strong enough to match the grandeur. Sometimes these big budget films focus more on scale than substance.
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