**Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War Reshapes Shooting Schedule: Italy Shoot Not Cancelled, Grand Climax Set for December 2025**
In a striking production development for one of Bollywood’s most ambitious projects, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s *Love & War* has revised its shooting strategy. Contrary to earlier reports that stated the film’s international schedule in Italy had been cancelled, insiders clarify that the shoot has not been cancelled but rather reshaped to better accommodate actor schedules. Approximately ten days of filming have taken place in Mumbai, with the grand finale now planned for Italy in December 2025.
### Italy Schedule Back On – The Grand Climax to be Shot in Italy This December
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 by December 2025 in Italy. The team is eyeing an Eid 2026 release.”
Initial reports had suggested a full cancellation of the Italy schedule due to logistical challenges. However, the revised plan offers a different perspective: scenes originally slated to be shot in Italy started in Mumbai, where detailed sets were built to recreate 1970s Italian landscapes. After wrapping the first phase, the production will move to Italy for the film’s final climax, preserving the original locale’s authenticity while working around the actors’ availability.
### A Strategic Two-Pronged Filming Approach
This two-pronged filming strategy brings several benefits. Shooting in Mumbai initially helped minimize scheduling conflicts and reduced logistical overheads, especially given the complexities of international travel. The subsequent Italy shoot will provide the grandeur and scale expected from Bhansali’s cinematic vision, contributing to the film’s authentic setting.
The revised approach also reflects careful planning to ensure a smooth production timeline while targeting a festive Eid 2026 release.
### Star-Studded Cast and Production Challenges
With major stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal on board, the film’s complex shoot has been under close industry scrutiny. The original plan included a 45-day shooting schedule solely in Italy, but challenges with location logistics prompted a re-evaluation.
Now, the production team is striking a balance — anchoring early filming in Mumbai and scaling up the international component once the actors’ calendars align. This shift also underscores Bhansali’s dedication to delivering the opulence and atmosphere his films are renowned for by choosing to film the climax on location rather than relying entirely on Mumbai’s interior sets.
### Looking Ahead: Post-Production and Release Timeline
The upcoming Italy shoot is scheduled for about 20 days, and its completion will likely mark the beginning of full-scale post-production work. With Eid 2026 as the target release date, the timeline is set for a grand festive launch.
Whether the film will retain all its intended visual grandeur remains to be seen, but with Sanjay Leela Bhansali at the helm, expectations are exceptionally high.
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