Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War Postponed to June 2026 Avoiding Clash with Yash's Toxic

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Love and War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, has been delayed beyond its original Eid 2026 release to avoid clashing at the box office with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups, which is set for March 2026. The film is reportedly about 40 days behind schedule with approximately 75 days of shooting remaining, including a climactic sequence planned for filming in Italy. Bhansali has asked the lead actors to block dates through summer 2026 to complete production, pushing the release to sometime after June, with an official announcement expected soon. The delay is seen as beneficial, allowing both films to receive adequate attention without competing directly, and preventing an off-screen rivalry between the lead actors. Love and War is touted to deliver Bhansali’s signature grandeur and emotional storytelling, now slated for release on India’s Independence Day, August 14, 2026. Meanwhile, Toxic continues on schedule, marking a significant project for Yash with simultaneous Kannada and English filming, aiming for a global audience.