Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s highly anticipated spy thriller ‘Alpha’ has finally hit the theaters, and social media is already abuzz with early reactions. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the latest chapter in the YRF spy universe has generated a lot of conversation, with several viewers praising its action, performances and a new approach to the franchise.While opinions remain divided, many viewers have highlighted the film’s riveting narrative and high-energy action sequences, featuring Alia, Sharvari and Bobby Deol emerging as the main points of discussion.
Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol win over the audience
One Twitter user (now X) hailed the film as a refreshing surprise, applauding both the performances and the storytelling.“#Alpha is a powerful surprise! Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol deliver outstanding performances. The story is fresh, emotional and different from typical spy movies, with an intense vibe like #Dhurandhar2. A gripping entertainer that keeps you hooked throughout.”Another viewer was particularly impressed with Alia’s action scenes and her chemistry with Sharvari.“Alia is great; she nailed every action scene and looked fantastic on the big screen. Loved the Sharvari x Alia sequence. Much, much better than the last two Spy Universe movies.”
Fans are praising the film’s fresh treatment
Several viewers also appreciated the creators for breaking away from familiar franchise tropes and trying something different.One fan wrote, “YRF is finally cooking up what the audience has been asking for. No forced brotherhood angle, no predictable joint mission setup. Just a solid trailer that ends on a note you don’t see coming.” Another publication celebrated “Alpha” for breaking new ground within the franchise by putting a female spy at the center of the story.“For the first time in the YRF spy universe, a woman is at the helm of the film. Alpha delivers one of the best entries in the entire franchise – punchy, crisp, action-packed BGM. In one word: sexy. I’m absolutely obsessed with her poise in this outfit. Alia ‘Mommy Alpha’ Bhatt! 🔥”
Box office expectations stay positive
The spy thriller opened its advance bookings on Wednesday, just two days before its theatrical release. Starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles, ‘Alpha’ is expected to enjoy a strong start at the box office.According to trade analyst Ramesh Bala, the film collected around Rs 1.75 crore in advance bookings. Expect the action entertainer to earn over Rs 5 crore on the opening day, with a chance to touch around Rs 15 crore in the opening weekend if the audience word-of-mouth remains favourable.‘Alpha’ has been released along with Huma Qureshi’s ‘Baby Do Die Do’. However, trade experts believe that both films target different audience segments, making direct competition unlikely.