Alia Bhatt’s first-look poster for Love & War has been unveiled, bringing retro glamour to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film. Released on September 25, a day after Ranbir Kapoor’s character poster, the image places Alia in a grand theatrical setting and offers another glimpse of the visual world Bhansali is creating. The film also stars Vicky Kaushal and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 21, 2027.

In the first look, Alia sits in a red-and-black ensemble, wearing a striking headpiece. Stage lights, rich red and gold tones, and sparkling details surround her. Her poised expression adds to the poster’s dramatic feel, while the styling suggests an older era without revealing what part her character plays in the story. The image gives audiences a strong visual introduction, but the makers have yet to explain her character’s background or how she figures in the film’s central conflict.

The poster follows Ranbir Kapoor’s first look, which showed him behind the wheel of a turquoise convertible with slicked-back hair, round sunglasses and a pencil moustache. A bruised and bloodied arm added a darker detail to that otherwise polished vintage image. Seen together, the two posters establish different moods for Love & War: Ranbir’s look carries an edge of danger, while Alia’s is framed by theatrical glamour. What connects those images in the film’s story remains under wraps.

Directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Love & War brings Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal together on screen. It also reunites Ranbir with Bhansali after Saawariya, the 2007 film that marked Ranbir’s acting debut. The makers have announced January 21, 2027, as the worldwide release date, with Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions planned.

Alia’s poster is the latest step in the film’s first-look campaign. Its elaborate setting and carefully styled costume are likely to keep fans discussing what Bhansali has planned for her character. With Ranbir’s and Alia’s looks now revealed, attention will also turn to Vicky Kaushal’s appearance and to the first footage that shows how the three characters meet. For now, the posters offer atmosphere and intrigue while leaving the plot itself a mystery.