Vicky Kaushal has become the latest lead actor to receive a first-look reveal from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited Love & War. After Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the makers unveiled two contrasting posters featuring Vicky on September 26, giving audiences a glimpse of the different shades of his character. The actor also expressed his excitement about collaborating with Bhansali, calling the experience “a tick off the bucket list.”
The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on January 21, 2027, and brings Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal together in a Bhansali directorial for the first time.
Vicky Kaushal’s Intense Look Grabs Attention
The first poster presents Vicky Kaushal in a fierce and brooding avatar. He is seen holding a lighter while smoking a cigarette, with an intense gaze directed straight at the camera.
His rugged appearance, thick moustache and serious expression give the character a hard-edged personality. The poster was accompanied by the line, “Nazre milengi, lekin hatengi nahin!” along with the film’s January 21, 2027 release date.
The vintage styling and dramatic presentation are in keeping with the visual world that Bhansali has been teasing through the film’s promotional campaign.
The Second Poster Shows Vicky’s Softer Side
The second poster offers a striking contrast to the first. Instead of the cigarette-smoking, intense character seen in the initial reveal, Vicky is shown sitting in the middle of a pool of water while holding flowers.
The image presents a quieter and softer side of his character, suggesting that the role may have an emotional dimension alongside its more intense moments. The makers used this poster to highlight Vicky’s experience of working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
The contrast between the two images has given audiences two very different glimpses of Vicky’s character without revealing too much about the actual storyline.
Vicky Kaushal Calls Love & War A ‘Tick Off The Bucket List’
For Vicky Kaushal, Love & War is significant not just because of its star-studded cast but also because it marks his first collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Sharing the second poster, Vicky described being directed by Bhansali as “truly a tick off the bucket list” for him. His statement reflects the importance of the project in his career and his experience of working with one of Hindi cinema’s prominent filmmakers.
The actor’s comment adds a personal dimension to the promotional campaign, which has so far focused heavily on introducing the individual characters.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Look Was Revealed First
The promotional rollout for Love & War began with Ranbir Kapoor’s first-look posters on September 24.
Ranbir was presented in a rugged avatar, with one poster showing him inside a vintage car. Another image highlighted signs of injury, including a bloodied sleeve and a bullet mark on his shirt. The look immediately suggested that his character would be connected to the film’s action and wartime setting.
Ranbir’s look was followed by Alia Bhatt’s character reveal, creating a three-day sequence in which each of the film’s principal actors received an individual promotional spotlight.
Alia Bhatt’s Retro Cabaret Look
On September 25, the makers unveiled Alia Bhatt’s first look from Love & War. The actress appeared in a glamorous, retro-inspired cabaret avatar wearing a wine-red sequinned outfit with a cropped blouse and flowing skirt.
A feathered accessory completed the look, while the stage setting added to the vintage atmosphere. The makers captioned her poster with the line, “Aag bhi, dilon ki jaan bhi!”
The three character reveals have therefore presented noticeably different visual identities for Ranbir, Alia and Vicky.
Love & War Brings Ranbir, Alia And Vicky Together
Love & War features Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali directing the project.
The film marks another collaboration between Bhansali and Ranbir after Saawariya, which marked Ranbir’s acting debut in 2007. Bhansali and Alia previously worked together on Gangubai Kathiawadi. Vicky, meanwhile, is collaborating with Bhansali for the first time.
The three actors have previously shared different professional connections. Ranbir and Vicky appeared together in Sanju, while Alia and Vicky worked together in Raazi. Ranbir and Alia have also appeared together in Brahmastra.
What Is Love & War About?
Details of the film’s storyline have largely been kept under wraps. Reports have described the project as a romantic drama set against a wartime backdrop, with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal reportedly playing military officers.
The makers have so far focused on character posters rather than releasing extensive plot details. This has allowed the promotional campaign to build curiosity around the three lead characters without revealing the complete story.
The contrasting posters also suggest that the film will combine romance, emotional drama and conflict within Bhansali’s distinctive visual style.
Love & War Set For January 2027 Release
The film is officially scheduled for a theatrical release on January 21, 2027. The date was highlighted across the first-look posters released for Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
The project has already completed filming, with the team moving towards post-production ahead of the theatrical release.
With all three lead looks now unveiled, the focus is expected to shift towards further promotional material, music and eventually the trailer.
Vicky Kaushal’s Two Looks Add Another Layer To The Film
The two new posters give Vicky Kaushal a particularly varied introduction. One image highlights his fierce and intimidating side, while the other presents a more vulnerable and softer mood.
His “tick off the bucket list” comment also makes the project personally significant for the actor. With Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s looks already unveiled, Vicky’s posters complete the first major character-reveal phase of Love & War.
As the film moves closer to its January 2027 release, audiences will have to wait for more details about how these three characters connect and what role each one plays in Bhansali’s ambitious romantic drama.
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