The YRF Spy Universe has finally got its first female-led movie, which has been titled ‘Alpha’. The movie features the likes of Alia Bhatt along with Sharvari, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor, while Hrithik Roshan gives a special appearance in the film. Being one of the most eagerly awaited action films of 2026, ‘Alpha’ makes its way into the theatres. After several postponements in its release date, the film is finally out and the main question that people have is whether the movie will do justice to all the hype about it.
Overview
Alpha is the seventh film in the YRF Spy Universe (the franchise that includes Pathaan, War, and Tiger Zinda Hai), and it marks a big shift for the series by putting two female agents at the center of the action for the first time. Directed by debutant Shiv Rawail, the film blends espionage, family drama, and large-scale action set pieces across international locations.
Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 2h 20min |
| Genre | Crime, Adventure, Drama, Survival/Prehistoric Fiction |
| Director | Shiv Rawail |
| Release Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Where to watch | Amazon prime, Netflix |
| Rating | 6.7/10 |
Plot Summary
At the core of Alpha stands Sita (played by Alia Bhatt), who has been taught to operate in secret by Lt. Col. Fateh Singh Lakhawat (played by Bobby Deol). She has also been made stronger through the use of experimental “Alpha serum,” which endows her with superhuman combat skills. But once she turns against RAW’s boss Vikrant Kaul (played by Anil Kapoor), Sita decides to go AWOL and begins trailing him wherever he goes, leading her to Valladolid, Spain, and to Durga (played by Sharvari), who turns out to have mysterious connections with Vikrant and Sita herself.
Why Watch It
- Franchise First: It is the first time that the YRF Spy Universe is featuring a full-on action movie with an all-female cast.
- Star Power: Alia Bhatt taking on a new avatar of action in her career, along with Sharvari’s commanding screen presence.
- Budget: Big budget film (₹100-125 crore). Filming took place internationally in several locales, such as Mumbai, Kashmir, and Spain.
- Franchise Connection: The movie connects to the Spy Universe through the appearance of Anil Kapoor and a cameo appearance by Hrithik Roshan as Kabir Dhaliwal.
- A couple of highlights: Emotional scenes of Alia Bhatt and some action scenes have earned appreciation even from the critical reviews of the movie.
Recommendation-What to Watch Next
If Alpha’s blend of espionage and female-led action interests you, here are some similar picks:
- Atomic Blonde (2017) – A stylish, brutal spy-vs-spy thriller with Charlize Theron that’s often cited as a genre benchmark.
- La Femme Nikita (1990) – The classic French film about a woman trained into a ruthless assassin, which Alpha itself nods to.
- Ballerina (2025) – The John Wick spinoff following a female assassin trained in a similar brutal fashion.
- Tiger Zinda Hai / War / Pathaan – If you want more context on the YRF Spy Universe that Alpha belongs to.
- Black Widow (2021) – For the “enhanced super-soldier trained from childhood” angle that Alpha’s serum concept echoes.
Conclusion
However, Alpha is a highly ambitious and high budget venture wherein Bollywood is trying to give the charge of one of its most successful action movie franchises into the hands of its female stars – and that’s reason enough to take notice of it. The movie does have all the elements of scale and stardom, with a couple of moments that are truly engaging for a while. However, the screenplay and dialogues do not match up to the level of the movie’s action. If you’re a fan of YRF Spy Universe or want to see Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in their action avatars, you must check it out at the theaters.