The wait for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next magnum opus just got a lot more intense. On Thursday, the makers of the highly anticipated period drama Love and War finally pulled back the curtain, giving fans their first look at Ranbir Kapoor’s character. Trading his usual suave persona for something far more rugged, Ranbir looks every bit the part in a retro avatar that screams mystery and drama.
In the striking new poster, Ranbir is captured sitting in the driver’s seat of a vintage turquoise convertible, framed against a backdrop of classic architecture. His look is a masterclass in period detailing: a sharp buzz cut with slicked-back hair, a thin pencil moustache, and round sunglasses, all pulled together by a simple light-coloured knit polo. However, it is the visceral details that steal the show. Ranbir’s left arm, resting casually outside the car door, is heavily bruised and bloodied, featuring a clear gunshot wound. Despite the grim injuries, his expression remains eerily calm, leaving audiences buzzing with questions about the turmoil his character is facing.
True to the signature style of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali production, the reveal was accompanied by an evocative musical score, teasing the visual and auditory spectacle the filmmaker is known for. The makers shared the poster across social media with the caption, “Woh rutba, woh raub, woh junoon!” alongside the official release date of January 21, 2027. The project, which also features Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles, is set to arrive in cinemas worldwide in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, marking a massive cinematic event for fans of the trio.