Alia Bhatt-Sharvari Film Alpha to Hit Theatres, YRF Walks Away from Rs 215 Crore Netflix Deal

Mumbai, Feb 24 : Following the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, anticipation has been building around Yash Raj Films’ upcoming spy-action drama Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, with Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in key roles. Speculation had suggested the film might bypass cinemas for a direct streaming release, fueled by concerns that the project could feel outdated after Dhurandhar’s visual and narrative impact.

YRF has now dismissed these rumours, confirming that Alpha is set for a theatrical debut. A statement from the studio emphasized: “Alpha is going to stream directly (is a rumor that) aims at putting a heroine-fronted film in an unflattering light. Yash Raj Films will never put films from its theatrical slate directly to streaming. We are a studio that takes immense pride in making cinematic experiences. Alpha is a tentpole movie for the company.”

The studio added that the film, headlined by Alia Bhatt alongside Sharvari, represents a special cinematic effort and is designed to entertain audiences at the box office with the same fervour as other action blockbusters.

Reports also indicate that YRF had negotiated a Rs 215 crore deal with Netflix India for a direct digital release, but the production house chose to prioritize a big-screen experience.

Originally scheduled for a December 2025 release, Alpha was later postponed to April 17, 2026, to accommodate additional visual effects work. However, the date may be adjusted to avoid a clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, set to release the same weekend.

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha was first teased in the post-credit scene of War 2, featuring a cameo by Bobby Deol, signaling its connection to the YRF spy universe.