Overview
- Mid-Day and follow-up coverage say Johar is prepping a new romantic directorial that would reunite him with Alia Bhatt for a third time after Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Student of the Year.
- Industry reports state Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal have been approached for key roles, though it is unclear whether they are being considered for the same part or different parts.
- All three actors are concurrently working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, a commitment that trade sources flag as a potential scheduling constraint.
- Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal were photographed arriving at Bhansali’s Mumbai office this week, fueling fresh speculation about ongoing plans.
- Reports cite a forthcoming Italy shoot for Love & War’s climax in Sicily—variously described as about a month or roughly 45 days—with the film widely reported to target a March 2026 release.