Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited Love & War has found another reason to keep audiences talking. After the first looks of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal’s look from the film has now been unveiled, giving viewers a glimpse of a very different side of the actor.
The poster presents Vicky in a rugged and intense avatar with a strong retro feel. His appearance has immediately drawn attention on social media, where fans have been discussing everything from his styling to his screen presence.
Some fans reacted to the poster with strong excitement. One user on X described the reveal as “They saved the best for last”, while another praised Vicky’s presence in the frame. Another reaction referred to the look as Vicky’s “bad-boy era”.
The interesting part is that the poster does not simply introduce Vicky as another star in the film. It creates curiosity about the character he is going to play.
Vicky Kaushal has taken on a variety of roles in recent years, moving between historical characters, intense dramas, action-oriented parts and more emotionally driven stories. His appearance in Love & War suggests yet another change in his on-screen presentation.
The retro styling also adds to the curiosity surrounding the film. Bhansali is known for creating visually distinctive worlds, and the first looks released so far appear to give each of the three lead characters a different identity.
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal form the central cast of Love & War. Bringing three established actors together in a single film has already made the project one of the closely watched Hindi releases.
For audiences, the attraction is not only the star power. It is the question of how these three performers will fit into Bhansali’s cinematic world.
The newly revealed Vicky look adds another piece to that puzzle. His rugged appearance is noticeably different from the polished image audiences may associate with some of his recent appearances. The combination of the retro treatment and his intense expression gives the poster a raw quality.
However, a first look can reveal only so much. The actual character, relationships and performance will become clearer once the film’s trailer and other promotional material are released.
Love & War is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to release worldwide in cinemas on January 21, 2027.
It will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, allowing the film to reach audiences across different language markets.
For now, Vicky’s first look has done what a good film poster is expected to do: it has created questions before providing answers.
And that may be the most interesting part of the reveal. Audiences have seen the face, the clothes and the attitude. The story behind that look is still waiting to be discovered.
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