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 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. Love & War is believed to be inspired by the 1964 film Sangam, Raj Kapoor, Vyjayanthimala, and Rajendra Kumar. n