Alpha
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The famous Yash Raj Films (YRF) Spy Universe is back with its seventh movie! Directed by Shiv Rawail, “Alpha” makes history as the very first female-led movie in the blockbuster spy franchise. With high-voltage action and surprise cameos, this movie is meant to be a grand cinematic experience.
🔥 A Historic First!
Did You Know? Alpha is officially the first-ever female-led movie in the history of the YRF Spy Universe! After massive heroes like Salman Khan (Tiger), Hrithik Roshan (Kabir), and Shah Rukh Khan (Pathaan), Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are now leading the charge in this ₹100+ crore mega-budget franchise.
About the Movie – The Plot
Two highly trained female assassin-spies are forced to team up and confront a very dangerous and ruthless enemy. Pushed to their extreme physical and emotional limits, they must go on a high-stakes mission filled with intense hand-to-hand combat to protect the nation from a massive threat.
Cast and Crew
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The Lead Agents: Alia Bhatt (as Sita / Alpha) and Sharvari Wagh.
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Key Supporting Cast: Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Sangay Tsheltrim.
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Massive Cameo: Hrithik Roshan (returning as the fan-favourite spy, Kabir).
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Director: Shiv Rawail.
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Producer: Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films).
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Music Directors: Abeer and Rohansh.
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: Released globally today, July 3, 2026.
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Genre: Action / Spy Thriller.
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Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
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Certificate: UA 16+ (Due to intense action and violence).
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Language: Released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Interesting Facts & Controversy
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The Plagiarism Controversy: When the teaser was released, the movie faced huge backlash on the internet. Netizens heavily trolled a restaurant scene featuring Alia Bhatt, claiming it was completely copied shot-by-shot from the famous Hollywood movie La Femme Nikita.
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Promotional Backlash: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari also faced some heat on social media for going to promote the movie on comedian Samay Raina’s controversial YouTube show, India’s Got Latent.
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A Long Wait: The movie faced multiple delays. It was originally planned to release in December 2025, then pushed to April 2026, and finally hit the screens in July 2026!
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: Since it is a Yash Raj Films production, the post-theatrical streaming rights are highly expected to be with Amazon Prime Video (just like Pathaan and Tiger 3).
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Expected Release: Following the standard rule for big Bollywood movies, you can expect Alpha to start streaming on OTT after 8 weeks, around late August or early September 2026.
Tips for Audiences
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Wait for the Cameo: The biggest highlight of the movie is Hrithik Roshan’s entry as Kabir! Early audience reviews say that his stylish hand-to-hand combat scenes are bringing the house down with cheers.
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Hollywood Style Action: Do not expect traditional Bollywood songs and dance routines. The action is very grounded, fast, and designed exactly like top Hollywood spy movies.
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A New Flavour: Since this focuses on female spies, the emotional stakes and the way the action is handled feel very fresh compared to the older Tiger or War movies.
