Mumbai, March 10 It is already known that Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated drama "Love & War," which was expected to reach the cinemas by August this year, might be getting delayed.
Now, IANS has finally learned the reason behind the delay. A source close to the project revealed that the release of "Love & War" has been repeatedly delayed as some crucial scenes from the film are being reshot, leading to a spike in the budget.
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is known for creating a unique world with every film, looks for perfection in every frame and hence is shooting a few of the important scenes from his next yet again.
The source further revealed that this has also added to the budget of the drama, which is already being made on a massive scale.
It is believed that all the reshoots have led to an indefinite delay in the release of the movie.
To refresh your memory, during a recent Instagram live, Ranbir shared that movie enthusiasts might have to wait a little longer to see Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial. He said that the film, which was initially expected to reach the cinemas by August 2026, is now likely to be out either later this year or even in 2027.
Explaining the reason for the delay, Ranbir shared that ambitious projects such as "Ramayana" and "Love & War" take a little longer to finish due to their scale and vision. Nevertheless, Ranbir expressed the confidence that the wait will be worthwhile.
It remains to be seen when the makers finalize the release date for "Love & War".
Ranbir will be seen alongside his wife, Alia Bhatt, and actor Vicky Kaushal in the upcoming romantic entertainer, which is believed to be inspired by the 1964 film "Sangam," starring Ranbir's grandfather, Raj Kapoor, Vyjayanthimala, and Rajendra Kumar.