Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal’s first look together from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War goes viral, netizens react: ‘What happened to…’

Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal’s first look together from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War divides fans. Read what they said.

The upcoming film of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Love and War, has become one of the highly anticipated projects of the coming year. With a star cast like Ranbir and Vicky sharing the screen, the audience is anyway looking forward to this film. Recently, a new update from the set has put the fans into a frenzy. A behind-the-scenes image featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal has been doing the rounds. The picture was first shared online and then it quickly went viral. But the buzz behind the picture wasn’t because of the star power, but because of the strikingly similar looks the actors sported. And as expected, the internet erupted with reactions, from admiration to disappointment.

The Viral Picture: Pilot Swag & Matching Uniforms

In the photo, both Ranbir and Vicky appear in full Air Force uniforms, complete with aviator sunglasses, matching moustaches, and confident pilot-style stances. Fans noticed how identical the two looked. Besides this, another solo picture of Ranbir as a pilot also surfaced online.

The image was first posted by the handle The Climax India. Their caption read,
“Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal fly alongside the MiG-21 one last time for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s #LoveAndWar, capturing a historic moment as the iconic jet makes its final takeoff!”

Netizens React

As soon as the images spread, online users began dissecting the actors’ looks, and many weren’t impressed. One user wrote, “Boy this is a terrible look for Vicky, idk what happened to him. In Raazi, he was endearing with the mustache look too. So what’s with the glow down?”

Another commented jokingly,
“Sorry, but what’s with this Bhoona hua Vicky and Ranbir with that muchhi is looking like the Mario game guy .”

Some reactions were even harsher:
“Zero aura,” one user said, while another added, “Bhansu yeh kya soch ke moustach diya hai.”

A different user summed up the confusion by saying,
“Love both of them, but this looks …???”

But Not Everyone Was Negative

Amid the criticism, several fans defended the look and praised the vibe.

One admirer wrote,
“RK looking like IAF officer … Handsome too.”

Another said,
“Rk looks amazing.”

About Love and War

Love and War marks the first-ever collaboration between Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal under Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s direction. The film revolves around a complex love triangle between two officers (played by Ranbir and Vicky) and Alia, who plays the woman caught between them. Set against the backdrop of war, the movie promises emotional depth, grand visuals, and high-stakes drama. It is scheduled for a 2026 release.