Vicky Kaushal on working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Love and War: ‘I have great comfort with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’ – The Times of India

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has pulled off a casting coup by bringing together Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal for his next directorial, Love and War. The film, which went on floors in Mumbai soon after its announcement, is being shot at confined locations under Bhansali’s meticulous direction. While the romantic actioner is slated for an Eid 2026 release, Vicky Kaushal recently opened up about the experience of working on the much-anticipated project.
The actor confirmed that Love and War will be his next big-screen release after Chhaava. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Vicky expressed his excitement about collaborating with Bhansali. “I think everyone would understand when every actor says that it’s a dream to be in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. And he is truly a master and a genius at work. To see him working, he is really somebody who has such mastery over what he does. His films are always special, his films are always unique – the world he creates, the dynamics he creates between characters is amazing. There is so much to learn from him.”

While Chhaava is on the verge of release, Vicky shared that working on Love and War has been a comforting experience, especially alongside Ranbir and Alia. “We have just started working on the film. I have great comfort in working with Ranbir and Alia, this is my second film with both after Sanju and Raazi. They are very easy actors, incredibly talented. So, it’s fun on the sets. I can’t reveal anything about the film, but I am looking forward to Chhaava and Love and War,” he concluded.

With Bhansali at the helm and a stellar cast, Love and War is already one of the most anticipated films of 2026. Fans eagerly await more updates on this grand cinematic spectacle.