Bollywood's Epic 'Love & War' Shifts Gears, Climax to Shoot in Italy by 2025

In a significant development for one of Bollywood's most anticipated projects, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War' has revised its filming strategy. Contrary to earlier reports of a cancelled Italy schedule, the production has now completed a 10-day shoot in Mumbai, recreating the 1970s Italian landscape. The team is now gearing up for a 20-day finale in Italy, scheduled for December 2025, to capture the grand climax of the film.

This two-pronged approach has allowed the filmmakers to minimize logistical complexities and accommodate the busy schedules of the lead actors, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. The Mumbai shoot has set the stage for the team to now travel to Italy and film the intended visually-stunning finale, ensuring the project retains its opulent scale and authenticity.

With an Eid 2026 release targeted, the revised timeline aims to deliver a grand festive launch for the highly anticipated Bollywood epic. While the final visual scale remains to be seen, Bhansali's commitment to capturing the essence of the story in the intended Italian setting is evident in this strategic shift.