India and Brazil – both BRICS members, opted out of the drills which kicked off near the South African coast.

Shantanu Maheshwari’s Love in Vietnam has finally made its Vietnamese debut at Ho Chi Minh City. The premiere marked a proud moment for both the film industries. It highlighted the growing creative dialogue between them.

The special screening was graced by the presence of Dr. Vipra Pandey, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, along with a notable gathering of Vietnamese film personalities, cultural leaders, industry stakeholders and members of the international press.

The response to the premiere was immense, with audiences applauding for the film. As per audiences’ reactions, the film beautifully blended Indian and Vietnamese sensibilities. It is positioned as more than just a cinematic release. Moreover, Love in Vietnam emerged as a symbol of cultural diplomacy, using storytelling as a bridge between two rich traditions of cinema.

At the premiere, Shantanu shared, “After getting a fabulous response in Korea, it’s a heartwarming moment to see the audience of Vietnam love our work. Love In Vietnam has officially released in its origin a few days ago, and we are only being flooded with love from the audience there who have taken to the film very well. Having a major connect with the locations we shot at , and Vietnamese artists like KhaNgan present in the film as well, was a major factor in them building a stronger connect with it. Many from the audience were emotional throughout whilst watching the love story bit , and that itself proved that we have done it just right.”

The film has been shot extensively across Vietnam. It has captured the country’s scenic diversity through locations such as Furama Resort in Da Nang, the picturesque Ba Na Hills, the untouched beauty of Phu Quoc and the tranquil landscapes of Samten Hills in Da Lat.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up for the release of Love & War. The movie stars Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in leading roles. Interestingly, a recent report states that the movie will also have two grand song sequences. A Mid-Day report shares that Ganesh Acharya is choreographing the first song. It will go on floors next week.

The report suggests, “The song is high on energy, dramatic, and visually lavish, as is expected from a Bhansali creation. The shoot will kick off on January 20 with the three leads in Film City, Goregaon.” The report had details about the second track as well. It stated, “It is unlike anything Bhansali has attempted before. It’s experimental in form, movement, and staging, with Shiamak bringing a theatrical energy to the sequence.”

Also, the second song will reportedly be filmed on February 9, 2026. A unit member has told Mid-Day that the second track will be SLB’s most experimental musical set piece.

Another report from Bollywood Hungama had suggested that Love & War is running behind schedule. The report had stated, “The film is running approximately 40 days behind schedule, and the earliest it can now be released is in the month of June 2026. Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali will take a call on the film’s release soon and officially announce the delay in its release.”

Fans are eagerly waiting for promotional materials of the movie to be released. The cast has often spoken about working with SLB. Ranbir Kapoor had once mentioned, “Love and War is something which is every actor’s dream—to work with brilliant actors like Alia and Vicky and to be directed by the master, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I worked with him 17 years ago.”

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