Have you heard? Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War heads to Bhopal for shoot; Kartik Aaryan keen on doing patriotic film

After completing the Mumbai schedule, the shoot for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, will move to Bhopal next month for a two-week schedule before heading to Italy in October. The team is currently filming key scenes at Royal Palms in Goregaon, with plans to wrap by August-end. A source told mid-day, “The conversation is to wrap this by end August and move to shoot at an army base in Madhya Pradesh. The production team is currently seeking permissions for this shoot.” The Italy leg will follow immediately after. Post-production work, including extensive VFX due to the film’s period setting, is underway alongside filming. Initially scheduled to arrive in cinemas in August 2026, Love & War is is now expected to release in June 2026. 

Bad boy behaviour 

Allu Arjun (in a mask) with his bodyguard

Superstar Allu Arjun recently faced scrutiny online after allegedly displaying bratty behaviour at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. A viral video shows CISF personnel stopping the actor for routine face verification, asking him to remove his mask and sunglasses. Arjun appeared hesitant before complying, sparking an online debate. “Airport screening rules are for everyone. Being famous doesn’t mean bypassing rules,” one user commented. The Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) star was reportedly returning from a film shoot. He has multiple projects lined up, including the sci-fi action thriller AA22×A6 with Atlee, scheduled for a 2027 release.

Have desh-bhakti on my wishlist 

Kartik Aaryan

The buss is that Kartik Aaryan is set to collaborate for the first time with Shimit Amin, acclaimed director of Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De! India (2007) and Ranbir Kapoor’s Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009). According to reports, the duo had been in discussions for over a year, exploring various ideas before the actor introduced Shimit to the story of Captain India, which the filmmaker found intriguing. We have learnt that the upcoming project is based on a true story. Filming is expected to start soon and is being planned across India and Morocco. The big-screen release is targeted for the first half of 2027. This marks another addition to Kartik’s busy slate, as he already has whimsical fantasy-comedy Naagzilla, and Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri.