Alia Bhatt Shines in Upcoming Spy Thriller 'Alpha' Set for July Release

The upcoming spy thriller 'Alpha', directed by Shiv Rawail, features Alia Bhatt as Sita, a female soldier trained for combat. Set to release on July 3, the film has garnered attention from stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, who praised Alia's performance in the teaser. With a focus on her journey as a trained assassin, 'Alpha' promises to be a groundbreaking addition to the YRF Spy Universe. Fans are eager to see how this female-led narrative unfolds alongside familiar characters from previous films.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 10, 2026, 16:56 IST

Introduction to Alpha

Shiv Rawail directs the highly anticipated spy thriller Alpha, featuring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and Bobby Deol, which is set to hit theaters on July 3. The recently unveiled teaser offers audiences their first look at Alia portraying Sita, a female soldier trained for combat. Bobby Deol plays her father, who has been her mentor since childhood. Following the official trailer release by Yash Raj Films (YRF), notable actors Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan shared their thoughts on the film's preview.

Reactions from Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan

SRK and Amitabh Praise Alia and Bobby

On social media, both Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan expressed their admiration after watching the teaser for Alpha. SRK, who portrays RAW agent Pathaan, welcomed Alia into the YRF Spy Universe, stating, "Well done Alia, from breaking hearts to breaking bones, your skill set keeps expanding." He expressed hope that the film would resonate with audiences and leave some villains for a sequel. SRK encouraged Alia with the words, "Go get them Sigma girl!" He also complimented Bobby, affectionately referring to him as 'Lord Bobby' and remarked on his talent for playing villainous roles. Additionally, he extended his best wishes to director Shiv and the entire Alpha team.

Amitabh, on the other hand, kept his message brief, sharing the teaser and writing, "love and wishes to my adorable Alia." Alongside Alia and Bobby, the film also features Sharvari and Anil Kapoor, with more character reveals expected in future teasers.

Details About Alpha

Insights into the Film

Alpha marks a significant milestone as the first female-led installment in the YRF Spy Universe, which was announced two years ago in July 2024. Previous agents in this cinematic universe include Salman Khan's RAW agent, Hrithik Roshan's Major Kabir Dhaliwal, and SRK's Pathaan. The screenplay is co-written by Soumil Shukla, Shridhar Raghavan, Uday Chopra, and Ishita Moitra, with rumors suggesting Hrithik may make a cameo appearance.

The official synopsis from YRF describes Alpha as an edgy origin story of a girl raised to be a killer. The teaser showcases a young Sita (Alia) being tattooed with the alpha symbol by her father Baba (Bobby), indicating her transition into a trained assassin as she turns 18.