Alia Bhatt confirmed to play an 'alpha killer' in 'Alpha'
Mumbai, May 30
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt will be seen playing a killer in 'Alpha', raised and trained to kill.
News about her character in the upcoming Yash Raj Films' entertainer Alpha was doing the rounds on social media. However, a source close working with the production confirmed to IANS: "Alia Bhatt is definitely playing a killer in Alpha."
"She isn't like the goody good heroes that the YRF Spy Universe has introduced so far and is, in fact, as assassin who has been raised and trained to kill. She isn't a spy. She is an alpha killer," said the source
As per the source, YRF head honcho Aditya Chopra wanted to give a new, cool hero "who shouldn't be judged for her actions but should be seen as someone who will do as she pleases."
The source added: This is a very today's way of looking at protagonists because people want to see exciting, entertaining protagonists on screen. Alia's character in Alpha will do just that!"
"With Alpha, Aditya Chopra is taking a very unconventional approach to build a hero. This is clearly a creative pivot for the YRF Spyverse and a much-needed one for the universe that wants to score big with Alpha as it puts a leading lady doing hardcore action in an action entertainer entirely mounted on her," added the source.
When contacted, YRF spokesperson did not deny the news.
"All we can say is that everyone should wait for the first asset of Alpha. We can neither confirm or deny this chatter at this stage," the person said.
Alpha also stars Sharvari alongside Alia. It has Bobby Deol essaying the role of a villain and Anil Kapoor in a pivotal role. Directed by Shiv Rawail, known for helming The Railway Men, the film is set to release on July 3.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting concept, but I hope they don't glorify violence without any moral conflict. A killer protagonist needs proper writing to make the audience empathize. Alia is talented, but let's see if the script does justice to this 'unconventional' approach.
Alia Bhatt as an assassin? Count me in! Bollywood has been stuck in the same old masala action where women just stand and cheer. This sounds like a proper female anti-heroine arc—like a desi version of Atomic Blonde. Sharvari and Bobby Deol also add weight. July 3 can't come soon enough! 🎬
Hope this isn't just a spin of the same YRF spy formula with a female face. The 'alpha killer' angle is fresh, but Aditya Chopra needs to ensure the action feels authentic and not over-the-top. Alia has the intensity, but can she match the physicality of a trained assassin? Fingers crossed for a solid script.
This is the kind of role Alia deserves—bold, gritty, and unpredictable. The 'do as she pleases' attitude sounds like a modern feminist take, but I just hope it doesn't turn preachy. Bobby Deol as the villain is a masterstroke though! His comeback has been epic 🔥
Honestly, I'm tired of the whole spy universe concept—Pathaan, Tiger, War... it's getting repetitive. But Alia as a morally grey killer? That might actually break the monotony. Let's see if Shiv Rawail (
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