Vicky Kaushal's Rugged Retro Look in 'Love & War' Has Fans Calling It His "Bad-Boy Era"

The buzz around Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War just got louder. After introducing Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the makers have now unveiled Vicky Kaushal's first look, and social media hasn't stopped talking about it since.

The poster shows Vicky in a rough-edged, intense avatar with a distinctly retro feel. Brooding and raw, it's a side of the actor that fans are eager to see on the big screen.

The reactions on X came in fast. "They saved the best for last," one user wrote. Others pointed to his magnetic screen presence, with one fan saying he "completely owns the frame," while another simply called this "Vicky's bad-boy era."

With all three leads now revealed, the first looks of Ranbir, Alia and Vicky give a peek into the different worlds and characters that Bhansali is building for this story.

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Love & War features Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. The film releases worldwide in cinemas on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.