Love And War Box Office: Can It Beat Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan To Set A New Republic Day Record?

Shalmesh More September 24, 2026 2 min read

Love And War Box Office: Can It Beat Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan To Set A New Republic Day Record?

Love And War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt, is one of the most hyped and expensive Bollywood films. It has been in production for quite some time now, and the excitement is really high. Today, it was a treat for movie buffs as the makers finally unveiled the first character poster, and it was of Ranbir. As expected, the first look poster has been well received so far, generating solid buzz. Also, the makers have reassured that the magnum opus is scheduled for release in January 2027, giving it the benefit of a major Republic Day holiday.

Love And War to release in January 2027

The upcoming period romantic drama is scheduled to release on January 21, 2027. With such a release date, it’ll enjoy the big boost on the Republic Day holiday on the 26th. With negative audience reactions, this holiday won’t add much value, but if the content receives appreciation, a massive total will come on the holiday at the Indian box office. However, as far as the highest score is concerned, it is likely to remain with Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan.

Can it register Bollywood’s highest collection on Republic Day?

Among Bollywood films, Pathaan holds the record for the highest collection on the Republic Day holiday with a staggering 70.5 crore net. It is followed by Sunny Deol-led Border 2, which amassed a massive 63.59 crore net. At present, Love And War appears to be a fit for the 3rd position after Pathaan and Border 2. It has a strong chance to cross the 50 crore mark on the auspicious day.

Of course, given the unpredictability of the Indian box office, one can’t completely rule out the chances of Love And War. Already, the hype is there, and if Sanjay Leela Bhansali manages to pull off a strong, emotionally driven magnum opus, anything can happen. Exciting times ahead!

Take a look at the top Republic Day collections among Bollywood films (net):