`Love and War` to go head to head with Avatar 3, Pic Courtesy/IMDB
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the most celebrated filmmaker in Bollywood, he is known for his lavish films, and he's making headlines again with his upcoming project, 'Love & War,' following the success of his National Award-winning film, 'Gangubai Kathiawadi.' This time around, the movie features big names like Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.
'Love and War' to go head to head with Avatar 3
Coming to the big ticket question, Is 'Love and War' going head to head with Avatar 3? Pinkvilla reported that 'Love & War' is set to hit theatres during the Christmas weekend in 2025. But here's the twist - it's going head-to-head with James Cameron's Hollywood epic, 'Avatar 3,' at the box office.
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The ace director surprised everyone by announcing his upcoming project titled 'Love and War'. The movie will feature three talented actors, namely Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. The exact genre of the movie featuring these three stars has not yet been disclosed, but it is being termed an 'epic drama'. The movie is expected to go on floors in a few months and is slated for a Christmas 2025 release.
A source close to the development informed Pinkvilla, "Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been fascinated to make a pure love story that stands the test of time, and this one falls right in the zone. It's a timeless love story with three principal characters played by Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky. The Maverick filmmaker is looking to take the film on floors around November 2024 with a marathon schedule. The yet-to-be-titled film is an original love story set against the backdrop of war. It's an homage by SLB to the 1964 classic Sangam, directed by Raj Kapoor."
Talking about the trio of Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal teaming up, the source added, "It's a great story that got all three stalwarts excited. It's a casting coup pulled off by SLB in such a short span, and that's purely based on the power of his screenplay. Rarely are 4 of the top names from the fraternity excited by the same subject and it has happened this time with SLB, Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky signing on the project."
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's work front
After 'Gangubai Kathiawadi,' Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be coming back with his riveting tale, making it his first step into the OTT realm. 'Heeramandi' is going to be the most Indian story told in a most Indian way on the global platform.
'Heeramandi' dives into the world of the courtesan, when they were the queens. Manisha Koirala who will be seen playing a pivotal role in the series will be returning to the screen with the director after two decades. The series also features Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.