After the first-look posters of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt from ‘Love & War’ set the internet abuzz, makers have now unveiled Vicky Kaushal‘s look from the same film. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the period war drama is among the most awaited releases of 2027, marking the filmmaker’s first directorial venture after ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’.
Vicky Kaushal’s first look revealed
In the newly released poster, Vicky is seen holding a silver Zippo-style lighter in his right hand, flicking it open to light a cigarette resting between his lips, with smoke drifting across his face to create a brooding, atmospheric look.His gaze is fixed intensely on the camera, his furrowed brows lending him a hardened, serious expression. He sports a thick moustache along with a visible scar on his forehead, while a gold ring on his hand and a dark collared shirt complete his rugged avatar.Announcing the poster, the makers captioned it, “Nazre milengi, lekin hatengi nahin! 🧿Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War on 21st January 2027 ❤️ See you at the movies! 🎬 #LoveAndWar.”
Netizens react to Vicky Kaushal’s look
The poster made its way to Reddit, where users were quick to share their opinions. One comment read, “Gives less of a ‘co-lead’ and more of an ‘antagonist’ vibe. It’s like he’s the Khilji to Ranbir’s Rawal Ratan.” Another wrote, “So basically Bombay Velvet + Rangoon? What a derivative Storyline.” A third user commented, “Ranbir got the best poster out of the three. I don’t like this one for some reason I can’t point out.“
On Instagram, however, the response was largely positive, with many fans praising the actor’s intense avatar and expressing high expectations from his role in the film. His faher Shyam Kaushal commented, “Love u puttar. Proud of u. Too good. Rab di meher bani rahe. Jor di jhappi.”
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s first looks from the film
Earlier, the first looks of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt had already hinted at contrasting worlds their characters occupy in the film. Ranbir’s poster shows him behind the wheel of a vintage car, dressed simply in a white T-shirt and glasses with a buzzed haircut, though his bruised, bloodied hand on the wheel suggests his character has faced considerable turmoil.
More about ‘Love & War’
Details about the plot remain largely under wraps, but ‘Love & War’ is said to be a period romantic drama set during wartime. Reports suggest Ranbir and Vicky will play Indian Air Force officers, with Alia’s character forming a love triangle against the backdrop of war. The film is slated to hit theatres on January 21, 2027.
