The action thriller film Alpha debuted in theaters across India on Friday, July 3, 2026, marking the first female-led installment in Aditya Chopra's YRF Spy Universe.
Headlined by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, the movie collected an estimated net of Rs 4.48 crore across 5,535 nationwide screenings on its opening day, according to live trade data from Sacnilk.
The production is the seventh project within the cinematic franchise, which includes previous commercial titles such as Ek Tha Tiger and War.
According to trade tracking reports, the film accumulated a total domestic gross revenue of Rs 5.29 crore during the initial periods of its release day.
This comes after the rejection of a Rs 215 crore digital streaming rights offer before its theatrical launch.
Plot and Cast
The narrative focuses on a character named Sita who transitions from a kidnapped child into an assassin under a specialized program.
Industry reviews highlighted the physical performances of the lead actresses during action sequences while noting narrative challenges caused by heavy emotional subplots and specific wardrobe choices.
Directed by Shiv Rawail, the cinematic release features an ensemble supporting cast including Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Sangay Tsheltrim.
The feature film incorporates secondary appearances from established franchise characters, including a cameo by Hrithik Roshan repeating his role as the spy Kabir.
Media reviews indicated that while the inclusion targeted audience engagement, the sequence provided minimal advancement to the core plot structure.
Critical analysis from India Today highlighted that the screenplay openly addressed cross-border elements without relying on traditional diplomatic euphemisms.
Following its designated theatrical window, the movie is scheduled to become available for digital streaming on the Netflix platform.
