Movie Review: Thank You For Coming - 3.5/5

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film *Love & War* stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal and is set for release in August 2026. The story revolves around two strong-willed Indian army officers, played by Ranbir and Vicky, who engage in a dramatic rivalry and a "tug-of-war" for the love of Alia Bhatt's character, set against the backdrop of war. The film promises intense, larger-than-life confrontation scenes between the male leads, with filming starting in Mumbai and continuing in Italy, aiming to deliver an epic love story infused with high drama[2][3][4][6]. The release date was initially planned for March 2026 but was postponed to August 2026 to avoid clashing with the release of Yash's film *Toxic*. The production began in November 2024 and is scheduled to continue through October 2025, with extensive shooting across Indian and international locations. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who also wrote the film, is known for creating timeless romantic dramas, and *Love & War* is expected to uphold this reputation while exploring a wartime love triangle reminiscent of films like *Pearl Harbor* and the Bollywood classic *Sangam*, though the director has not confirmed these inspirations[1][2][5][7][9][14]. The film's plot, reported to involve a clash of personalities between the two army officers—one aggressive and dark (Ranbir Kapoor) and the other calm and composed (Vicky Kaushal)—is set to include epic, intense face-off sequences planned to be filmed in August 2025. Alia Bhatt will also have significant energetic scenes scheduled later in the shooting timeline. The film aims to be a grand cinematic experience, potentially with a pan-India release strategy[2][4][16][12].

Citations
1.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31036416/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-and-vicky-kaushals-love-and-war-plot-details-hint-at-ben-afflecks-pearl-harbour-link/articleshow/119291499.cms
3.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/love-and-war-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-vicky-kaushal-set-for-italy-after-mumbai-schedule-for-sanjay-leela-bhansali-film-report-article-153078865
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/love-and-war-sanjay-leela-bhansali-to-film-intense-ranbir-kapoor-vicky-kaushal-face-off/articleshow/122390409.cms
5.https://www.ottplay.com/news/love-and-war-release-date-update-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-vicky-kaushals-film-to-avoid-box-office-clash-with-yashs-toxic/103fca85be611
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-leela-bhansalis-love-and-war-starring-ranbir-kapoor-vicky-kaushal-and-alia-bhatt-to-begin-filming-on-november-7-report/articleshow/114693268.cms
7.https://www.bizasialive.com/box-office-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-love-averts-clash-with-toxic/
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/love-and-war/movieshow/107149158.cms
9.https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/yash-toxic-release-eid-2026-bhansali-love-war-postponed-article-153077785


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