Vicky Kaushal’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited film Love & War has finally been unveiled, adding another intense layer to the period drama starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.Following the first looks of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the makers have now revealed Vicky’s character poster. The actor appears in a rugged and intense avatar, hinting at the emotional and dramatic world of the upcoming film.Key HighlightsVicky Kaushal’s first look from Love & War has been released.The actor appears in an intense, rugged avatar.The film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have already received their first-look posters.Love & War is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 21, 2027.Vicky Kaushal’s Intense Look From Love & WarIn the newly released poster, Vicky Kaushal is seen sporting a scarred and rugged appearance while smoking a cigarette. The look gives his character a serious and brooding personality, adding to the anticipation around his role in the film.The poster follows the intense visual treatment used for the film’s earlier character reveals. Ranbir Kapoor’s first look showed him driving a vintage car with a visibly injured and bloodied hand, while Alia Bhatt’s poster presented her in a dramatic retro cabaret-inspired avatar.Love & War Brings Ranbir, Alia and Vicky TogetherLove & War brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles.The film marks another collaboration between Ranbir and Vicky after Sanju, while Alia and Vicky previously worked together in Raazi. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is directing the project and has kept major details about the story under wraps.Reports have described Love & War as a period romantic war drama. Earlier reports suggested that Ranbir and Vicky could be playing Indian Air Force officers whose lives become connected to Alia Bhatt’s character, with a relationship story unfolding against the backdrop of war. However, the makers have not revealed the complete plot.Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s First LooksThe promotional campaign for Love & War began with Ranbir Kapoor’s first look, which was released on September 24.Ranbir appeared behind the wheel of a vintage car, wearing a white T-shirt and glasses, with a bruised and bloodied hand adding an intense element to the poster. The film’s official release date was also highlighted as January 21, 2027.A day later, Alia Bhatt’s first look was released. She appeared in a red, cabaret-inspired outfit with a feathered headpiece and dramatic stage lighting, giving her character a distinctly retro appearance.Vicky’s first look now completes the first round of character reveals for the three lead actors.When Will Love & War Release?Love & War is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on January 21, 2027. The film is expected to release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.The main shooting of the film wrapped in September 2026 after multiple schedules. Additional battle sequences have also reportedly been worked on as the makers prepare the film for its theatrical release.With the first looks of all three lead actors now out, the film’s promotional campaign is beginning to reveal more about the world created by Bhansali.For now, the exact nature of Vicky Kaushal’s character and his relationship with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s characters remains under wraps.
