Alia Bhatt: and Sharvari’s much-anticipated spy thriller ‘Alpha’ has finally hit the theatres, and social media is buzzing with initial reactions. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the latest chapter of the YRF Spy Universe has created a lot of conversation, with many moviegoers praising its action, performances and new approach to the franchise.While opinions remain divided, many viewers appreciate the film’s gripping narrative and high-energy action sequences, with Alia, Sharvari and Bobby Deol emerged as the biggest talking points.
Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol won over the audience
A Twitter user (now X) hailed the film as a refreshing surprise, applauding the performances and the narration.“#Alpha is a powerful surprise! Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol have given amazing performances. The story is fresh, emotional, and different from typical spy films, which have an intense vibe like #Dhurandhar2. A mesmerizing entertainer that keeps you hooked throughout. “Another viewer was more impressed with Alia’s action scenes and her chemistry with Sharvari.“Alia is brilliant; she nails every action scene and it looks great on the big screen. Loved the Sharvari x Alia sequence. Far, far better than the last two Spy Universe movies.”
Fans are praising the new treatment of the film
Many viewers also appreciated the makers for breaking away from the franchise’s familiar tropes and trying something different.A fan wrote, “YRF has finally cooked up what the audience has been asking for. No forced sibling angle, no predictable joint-mission setup. Just a solid trailer that ends on a note you never saw coming.” Another post celebrates ‘Alpha’ for breaking new ground within the franchise by placing a female spy at the center of the story.“For the first time in YRF Spy Universe, a woman is leading the movie. Alpha gives one of the best entries in the entire franchise: banging BGM, crisp & action-packed. In one word: Sexy. I really enjoyed her poise in that suit. Alia ‘Mommy Alpha’ Bhatt! 🔥”
Box office expectations: stay positive
The spy thriller opened its advance bookings on Wednesday, just two days ahead of its theatrical release. Featuring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles, ‘Alpha’ is expected to enjoy a healthy start at the box office.According to trade analyst Ramesh Bala, the film has collected around Rs 1.75 crore in advance bookings. He expects the action entertainer to earn more than Rs 5 crore on its opening day, with the possibility of touching around Rs 15 crore in the opening weekend if the audience’s word of mouth remains favourable.‘Alpha’ was released along with Huma Qureshi’s ‘Baby Do Die Do’. However, trade experts believe that the two films cater to different audience segments, making direct competition unlikely.