Earlier this morning, Yash and the producers of *Toxic* reconfirmed that the adult fairy tale will hit the big screen as scheduled in March 2026, coinciding with the Eid 2026 period. Fans can look forward to this much-anticipated release as the film stays firmly on track.
In a surprising development, the industry is abuzz with reports about the delay of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next project, *Love and War*. Reliable sources have confirmed that *Love and War* will miss its Eid 2026 deadline, thereby avoiding a clash with Yash’s epic *Toxic*.
**BREAKING:** Ranbir Kapoor’s *Love and War* bows out of Eid 2026 clash with Yash’s *Toxic*; the film is now expected to release post June 2026.
“It’s a blessing in disguise, as it made no sense for two Pan-Indian films to clash on the same date. *Love and War* is running significantly behind its shooting schedule and will now release in the second half of 2026. Around 75 days of shooting still remain, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali has requested Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal to allot bulk dates till Summer 2026 to wrap up the film,” a reliable source revealed to Bollywood Hungama.
The source added, “The film is approximately 40 days behind schedule, and the earliest possible release date is now June 2026. Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali will take a final call on the release date soon and officially announce the delay.”
This delay also helps avert any off-screen clash between Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, ahead of their much-anticipated on-screen rivalry in *Ramayana*. Contrary to popular speculation, it is Ranbir who is not arriving on Eid 2026, while Yash remains on track to present his action-romance *Toxic* in March 2026.
*Toxic* is progressing well, and the makers are confident about their product. The film is notable for being one of the rare Indian movies shot in both Kannada and English, adding to its pan-Indian appeal.
Further details on *Love and War*’s release plan are being kept under wraps.
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