Alia Bhatt to lead KJo’s next; Ranbir, Vicky may co-star

**Alia Bhatt to Lead Karan Johar’s Next Film; Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal May Co-Star**

*By Shreya Mukherjee | October 7, 2025, 10:36 AM*

Filmmaker Karan Johar is reportedly preparing for his directorial comeback with a romantic drama, following his last project, *Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani* (2023). According to reports, Alia Bhatt is set to play the female lead.

Meanwhile, actors Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal are in talks for the male lead roles, as per Mid-Day. This upcoming project will mark Johar’s third collaboration with Bhatt, after *Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani* and *Student of the Year*. Additionally, Johar’s Dharma Productions has backed several films starring Bhatt.

### Actors’ Connections

Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt have all previously worked together in various capacities. Kapoor and Kaushal have shared screen space with Bhatt in films like *Brahmastra* (2022) and *Raazi* (2018), respectively. Currently, the trio is shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film *Love & War*, scheduled for release in March 2026.

*Love & War* is described as a dramatic love triangle set against a wartime backdrop. Separately, Kapoor and Kaushal have appeared together in *Sanju* (2018).

### Film Details: *Love & War* Goes International

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reportedly planning to shoot the climax of *Love & War* in Sicily, Italy. A source told Pinkvilla, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali is going international with *Love & War*. The director is going to shoot the climax scene of the film in Sicily, Italy. It’s planned as a massive schedule across the city, making this one of the grandest shoots of the film.”

The team has already completed over 120 days of shooting on an elaborate set in Mumbai, promising a visually spectacular film.

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Stay tuned for more updates on Karan Johar’s upcoming romantic drama and the latest on *Love & War*.
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