Ranbir Kapoor's extended 'Ramayana' shoot will NOT DELAY 'Love and War' with Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal: Report | - Times of India

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Ranbir Kapoor

, one of Bollywood's most bankable stars, has an exciting slate of projects lined up. Among the most anticipated is Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana,' which is currently being filmed in Mumbai's Film City. Despite facing legal disputes over intellectual property rights, the production of this magnum opus continues at full speed.

Reportedly the legal wrangle involves Allu Mantena Media Ventures LLP and Prime Focus Technologies Limited, with the former claiming primary rights to the project.

However, this conflict has not hampered the progress of the film, which also stars Sai Pallavi.

Further, a News18 report indicates that the shooting schedule for 'Ramayana' might extend beyond the initial timeline. However, insiders assure that this delay will not impact the commencement of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love And War,' another major project featuring Ranbir Kapoor alongside

Alia Bhatt

and

Vicky Kaushal

. '

Love And War

' is set to start filming in November 2024 as planned.

Ranbir will continue shooting for 'Ramayana' and at the same time begin preparations for 'Love And War' around late August or early September and the actor will engage in script readings and discussions with Bhansali before the actual shooting begins, says the report. The filmmaker plans to start 'Love And War' with Ranbir, aiming to coincide the beginning of the project with the conclusion of the first part of the 'Ramayana' trilogy.

The same report said that the shoot for 'Love And War' will kick off in Mumbai, with elaborate sets yet to be constructed. Bhansali, known for his grandiose song sequences, is meticulously planning with his production design team. However, Vicky Kaushal's exact shooting schedule for the film remains undetermined.

Meanwhile, Ranbir's beloved wife and one of the versatile Bollywood actresses Alia Bhatt will be occupied with her upcoming spy thriller alongside Sharvari Wagh.

In addition to 'Ramayana' and 'Love And War,' Ranbir Kapoor has a busy slate ahead. He is slated to star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal Park,' with filming scheduled to begin once Vanga completes his current project, 'Spirit.' There are also rumors of a potential collaboration with Vikrant Massey for an upcoming film by Rajkumar Hirani, although this has yet to be officially confirmed.