**Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War Revises Shooting Plan: Italy Schedule Not Cancelled, Grand Climax to Be Shot This December**
In a striking production update for one of Bollywood’s most ambitious projects, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s *Love & War* has revamped its shooting strategy. Despite earlier reports suggesting the film’s international schedule in Italy was cancelled, insiders confirm that the Italy shoot was never cancelled but rather reshaped to better accommodate the actors’ schedules.
### Italy Schedule Still On, Grand Finale Slated for December 2025
According to well-placed industry sources, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali recreated 1970s Italy right here in Mumbai for *Love & War*. Around ten days of shooting were completed before Diwali, and the final 20-day schedule, featuring the film’s grand climax, is expected to take place in Italy by December 2025. The team is aiming for an Eid 2026 release.”
This clarification puts to rest initial reports suggesting a full cancellation of the Italy schedule, which stemmed from logistical complexities. Instead, the production has adopted a two-pronged approach: filming key Italy-bound scenes in Mumbai with detailed sets replicating 1970s Italy, followed by the grand climax shoot on location in Italy.
### Balancing Logistics and Authenticity
This revised plan offers multiple benefits. Filming in Mumbai first helped minimize scheduling conflicts and reduce logistical challenges—especially relevant in the current climate where international travel can be unpredictable.
The subsequent Italy schedule ensures the film maintains the scale, authenticity, and grandeur synonymous with Bhansali’s cinematic vision. By shooting the climax on location, the director preserves the opulent atmosphere he’s known for, rather than relying solely on sets.
### Star-Studded Cast and Production Insights
*Love & War* boasts major stars including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. The complex shoot has drawn significant industry attention. Originally, the filmmakers planned a 45-day schedule in Italy, but these plans were revised once logistical challenges emerged.
Now, the creative team is adopting a smart middle path: completing early filming in Mumbai and shifting international production to Italy once the actors’ calendars align.
The upcoming Italy schedule is expected to last around 20 days. Its completion will likely pave the way for post-production to kick off in earnest, setting the stage for an Eid 2026 release — a perfect festive window for a grand launch.
### Expectations High for Bhansali’s Signature Grandeur
While it remains to be seen whether the film will retain all its initially intended visual scale, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali at the helm, audience expectations are sky-high.
Stay tuned for more updates on *Love & War* as the project progresses toward what promises to be a spectacular cinematic event.
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