Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer ‘Alpha’, the first female-led installment of Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe, is one of the most highly anticipated films. While fans are eagerly waiting for updates about
the film, a few reports claimed that the film might not have a theatrical release, and will likely release directly on OTT. Now, according to a report in Variety India, Alpha had received a massive offer from Netflix for a direct OTT release, but YRF turned down the offer and maintained its stance of delivering a theatrical release.
Alpha To Release In Theatres
Variety India quoted a source saying that Yash Raj Films (YRF) had received a massive offer from Netflix, at an estimated Rs 215 crore, for the direct digital release of Alpha. However, YRF maintains that the film will have a big-screen release. A YRF spokesperson told Variety India, “[That] ‘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.”
In the statement, YRF’s spokesperson further added, “Alpha’ is our attempt in trying to mount something incredibly special. With one of the finest actors of our country, Alia Bhatt, headlining the film, along with another brilliant young actor, Sharvari. We are hopeful that we have made a good film in ‘Alpha’ and it will entertain everyone and prove that audiences will give the same amount of love to this film as they shower upon other action movies.”
Alpha was previously scheduled to release on December 25, 2025. However, it was postponed to April 17, 2026, as the VFX of Alpha needed more time to present the film in its visually best shape to audiences. Now, Variety India reports that this date has also been postponed to avoid a clash with Salman Khan starrer ‘Battle Of Galwan’ in April.
Alpha is directed by Shiv Rawail, known for his involvement in projects such as The Railway Men, Fan, Dhoom 3. A majority of the film has been shot in Kashmir. Bobby Deol is expected to play the main antagonist in the film, who possibly trains Alia’s character before turning into her nemesis.
