Updated On: 30 December, 2025 03:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ranbir Kapoor’s Love and War has reportedly been delayed again, pushing its release closer to Ramayana: Part 1 in 2026. The overlap has allegedly disappointed the Ramayana team, which was hoping for a significant gap between the two big releases

Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Ranbir Kapoor is looking forward to 2026 as he has two major releases lined up for the year, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama Love and War, co-starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1. Initially, the plan was to release Love and War in March 2026, followed by Ramayana during Diwali, ensuring ample space between the two releases. However, it now appears that Love and War has been delayed yet again and may release closer to the mythological epic.
According to reports, the March release plan for Love and War fell apart due to production delays. It was earlier reported that Ranbir had requested a June release, ahead of Ramayana. However, Bollywood Hungama recently reported that the shoot of Bhansali’s film has been extended until May 2026. With this delay, Love and War is now likely to release in August or September 2026.