Vicky Kaushal Goes Rugged and Brooding in First Look at Bhansali's 'Love & War'
Vicky Kaushal's first-look poster for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War' shows him in a rugged, brooding avatar, with Alia Bhatt reacting to the reveal.
The first-look poster of Vicky Kaushal from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film 'Love & War' has been released, showing the actor in a rugged, brooding avatar that brings a darker edge to the movie's promotional campaign.
In the image, Kaushal stares intently at the camera with a cigarette between his lips and a classic silver Zippo-style lighter in his right hand. Smoke curls around his face, while scars on his forehead and cheek, a thick moustache and a vintage haircut complete the look.
The poster is bathed in deep green and golden vintage tones, giving it a dark, atmospheric visual style. Kaushal is dressed in a dark collared shirt and wears a gold ring, reinforcing the period-inspired aesthetic of the character poster.
The promotional image carries the couplet, "Nazre milengi, lekin hatengi nahin!" (Our eyes will meet, but they won't look away!).
Alia Bhatt, who stars alongside Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor in the film, shared her reaction to the reveal, writing, "Vikkk! On fire" on social media.
'Love & War' brings Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal together under Bhansali's direction. The film is described as one of the filmmaker's more contemporary worlds, moving away from the period settings frequently associated with his work.
Backed by Saregama, 'Love & War' is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.