Uday Chopra's Role in the Upcoming Film Alpha Sparks Mixed Reactions

Uday Chopra, known for his role in the Dhoom series, has stepped back from acting but remains involved in filmmaking. His recent credit for the story of the upcoming film Alpha has led to mixed reactions online, particularly due to similarities with a classic French film. The teaser showcases Alia Bhatt in a powerful role, marking a significant entry into the YRF spy universe. As anticipation builds for the film's release, Uday's journey from actor to producer adds an intriguing layer to the narrative. Explore the details of Alpha and Uday's current endeavors in the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 11, 2026, 12:51 IST

Uday Chopra: From Dhoom to Production

Do you remember Uday Chopra? He is best known for his portrayal of Ali, the enthusiastic mechanic in the Dhoom series. Although Uday has stepped away from acting, he remains actively engaged in projects from his family's production company, Yash Raj Films. It has been a decade since he last appeared on screen, with his last role in 2013. Recently, the teaser for Alpha, featuring Alia Bhatt, was released on YRF’s YouTube channel. The teaser has garnered a variety of reactions from viewers, with social media buzzing with comments, including some directed at Uday. Curious about the backlash? Let’s delve into it.

Uday Chopra's Involvement in Alpha

Uday Chopra's contribution to Alpha

Upon the release of Alpha’s teaser, it became apparent that Uday is credited with the film's story. The screenplay was crafted by Soumil Shukla and Shridhar Raghavan, while Ishita Moitra wrote the dialogues. Viewers quickly noted that the introductory scene in the teaser bore a resemblance to the 1990 French film La Femme Nikita, filmed at Le Train Bleu. The teaser opens with Alia celebrating her 18th birthday, where Bobby informs her about her 'first kill'.

Uday Chopra's Current Endeavors

Where is Uday Chopra now?

After stepping back from acting, Uday relocated to Los Angeles to participate in a production workshop at UCLA. In 2014, he produced two films, including Grace of Monaco, featuring Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly, and the Hollywood comedy-drama The Longest Week, starring Olivia Wilde and Jason Bateman, under YRF’s subsidiary, YRF Entertainment.

Insights on Alpha's Teaser

About Alpha teaser

The first teaser of Alpha showcases Alia being trained as an assassin by Bobby, transforming her into a formidable force capable of defeating opponents much larger than herself. While Alia's character is highlighted, Sharvari’s role is anticipated to be revealed in another teaser, which is rumored to debut on her birthday this month.

Know more about Alpha

Alpha is helmed by Shiv Rawail, known for his work on the acclaimed series The Railway Men, also produced by YRF. The film features Anil Kapoor and is set to premiere on July 3. Created by producer Aditya Chopra, this film introduces a new character to the YRF spy universe, which includes titles like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, and War 2. Alpha pairs Alia with Sharvari in this high-octane action thriller, marking Bhatt’s first collaboration with Yash Raj Films and representing India’s first female-led action film, showcasing unprecedented action sequences performed by women on screen.