The much-awaited YRF female spy thriller has opened in cinemas today. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha stars Alia in the lead role, with Sharvari Wagh playing a pivotal part. The film marks the first female-led instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, which includes blockbuster titles such as Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3 and War 2. Let’s check out the early reviews and reactions from social media.
Alpha X review
Fans thronged theatres first day first show and here are some reactions worth a dekko. Alpha marks Alia’s first full-fledged action film and brings together her, Sharvari Wagh, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles.
Noted film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to X (formerly called Twitter) and shared: “When you walk into the auditorium to watch #Alpha, it’s impossible not to carry the #Dhurandhar duology with you… Those films have set a new benchmark for spy thrillers rooted in patriotism.
#Alpha follows the familiar #YRF template of gloss, glamour, and high-octane action, but the patriotic emotion that should have been its strongest pillar is largely missing, despite the #Pakistan angle.
Director #ShivRawail had an interesting concept on hand, but the execution feels too Western in its approach… The emotional identification and relatability are missing.
#AliaBhatt tries hard, but looks miscast in a role like this… #Sharvari is relegated to the background… #AnilKapoor and #BobbyDeol deliver competent performances in their respective roles.
#HrithikRoshan’s cameo feels forced and doesn’t work.”
About Alpha release
The film witnessed multiple release date changes during production. Initially planned for a 2025 release, Alpha was later shifted to April before Yash Raj Films announced July 10 as its release date. The makers have now advanced the release by a week, with the film has arrived in cinemas worldwide on July 3, 2026.
