Alia Bhatt’s first-look poster from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited Love & War has been unveiled, giving fans their first glimpse at the actor’s glamorous new avatar in the upcoming romantic war drama.
The makers of Love & War have released Alia Bhatt’s character poster following the recent reveal of Ranbir Kapoor’s look. The new poster offers a striking visual introduction to Bhatt’s character while adding to the anticipation surrounding Bhansali’s next directorial venture.
Love & War is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 21, 2027.
Alia Bhatt’s glamorous look in Love & War
In the newly unveiled poster, Alia Bhatt appears in a dramatic cabaret-inspired look. The actor is seen wearing a crop top with a thigh-high slit skirt, complemented by an elaborate headpiece.
The visual uses rich red and gold tones, atmospheric lighting and a smoky backdrop to create a theatrical mood. The styling and presentation carry elements associated with Bhansali’s elaborate visual language while suggesting a contemporary setting for the filmmaker’s upcoming story.
The poster also presents Bhatt in a confident and poised avatar, giving audiences an early indication of the visual treatment being created for the film.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt reunite with Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Love & War brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in its central cast.
For Kapoor, the film marks a reunion with Bhansali almost two decades after the actor made his screen debut with the filmmaker’s Saawariya in 2007.
Bhatt, meanwhile, is working with Bhansali again after their collaboration on Gangubai Kathiawadi, which was released in 2022.
The project also brings together actors with established professional connections. Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal previously appeared together in Sanju (2018), while Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal shared the screen in Raazi (2018).
What is Love & War about?
Details about the film’s storyline are being kept largely under wraps. The project has been described as a romantic war drama involving the interconnected lives of its principal characters.
Reports have indicated that Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal are set to portray Indian Air Force officers. However, further details about their characters and the film’s narrative have largely remained undisclosed.
The screenplay is credited to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ila Bedi Dutta. Supriya Pathak is also part of the cast in a significant role.
Love & War to release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu
The film is set for a multi-language theatrical release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
The January 21, 2027 release date places Love & War among the major Hindi film releases scheduled for the 2027 calendar year. The combination of Bhansali’s direction and the ensemble featuring Kapoor, Bhatt and Kaushal has also made the project one of the more closely followed upcoming Bollywood films.
With the character posters now being unveiled, the makers are gradually introducing the film’s principal characters while keeping its larger story under wraps.
Alia Bhatt’s Love & War look adds to anticipation
Alia Bhatt’s first-look poster provides a visual departure from the historical and period settings associated with several of Bhansali’s recent films. Instead, the contemporary styling, dramatic colour palette and cabaret-inspired presentation point towards a different visual world.
The poster is only the first glimpse of Bhatt’s character, and audiences will have to wait for additional promotional material to learn more about her role and relationship with the characters played by Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.
For now, the reveal adds another piece to the promotional build-up for Love & War, ahead of its scheduled theatrical release in January 2027.