Cinema VinesSanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated 2027 film Love & War is set to hit Indian cinemas on January 21, 2027, featuring a star‑studded cast that includes Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The director’s latest romantic drama promises grand storytelling and lavish production values, hallmarks of Bhansali’s work.
In a notable development, the film will also be released in the IMAX format, marking Bhansali’s return to the premium large‑screen experience after a nine‑year hiatus since his 2018 epic Padmaavat, which debuted in IMAX 3D. The announcement follows the unveiling of the film’s first look, a striking poster that shows Kapoor driving a stylish blue vintage convertible, sunglasses on, a moustache, and a blood‑stained arm—visual cues that hint at an intense, possibly violent narrative beneath the romance.
The poster prominently displays the title Love & War across the car door, with the release date at the bottom. In the bottom‑right corner, the words “Experience in IMAX” are clearly visible, confirming that audiences will be able to enjoy Bhansali’s ambitious vision in the immersive IMAX format.
Both Love & War and Padmaavat were released during the Republic Day week, a strategic timing that often boosts box‑office performance. Bhansali’s reputation for spectacular scale—opulent set design, lavish costumes, evocative cinematography, and meticulously composed frames—suggests that the IMAX release will allow viewers to experience the filmmaker’s visual world in all its grandeur.
With its star‑powered cast, high‑budget production, and the added allure of an IMAX premiere, Love & War is poised to be a major cinematic event in 2027, drawing fans of Bhansali’s epic storytelling and lovers of large‑screen cinema alike.
