'Alpha' day 1 box office collection: Makers claim Alia, Sharvari-starrer earns Rs 17.42 worldwide
Mumbai, July 4
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's 'Alpha' has received a lukewarm response from critics and moviegoers alike.
Alpha, the latest installment in YRF's Spy Universe, also features Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, and a special cameo by Hrithik Roshan.
Despite its star-studded lineup and YRF's spy universe popularity, the film failed to take off as expected, opening to a muted response.
However, according to the makers, the film registered a decent opening at the box office on its first day.
'Alpha' earned Rs 17.42 crore worldwide on the release day, as per YRF.
"India Rs 11.20 crore GBOC (Rs 9.25 crore NBOC) Overseas Rs 6.22 crore GBOC (USD 647k)," the post on YRF's Instagram handle.
Directed by Shiv Rawail, 'Alpha' is the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe.
On Friday, Sharavari shared several BTS pictures with her co-star Alia.
"It's officially ALPHA day! Serving some badass action on screen & good energies behind the scenes! #Alpha in cinemas near you," she captioned the post.
Within a span of one month, Sharvari finds herself at the centre of two vastly different cinematic worlds from an emotionally driven love story 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' to action drama 'Alpha'.
Sharvari said, "I've honestly been overwhelmed by the love that Main Vaapas Aaunga is receiving from all quarters. As an actor, you dream of being part of stories that connect with people deeply, and seeing audiences appreciate my performance so wholeheartedly is incredibly humbling and deeply fulfilling. I'm grateful to Imtiaz Ali sir for this huge moment in my career, and I feel all the credit for the success of Main Vaapas Aaunga belongs to him. As a captain of the ship, his vision and his passion for this heartfelt story have resonated with people across the country."
She added, "I'm eternally grateful to him for believing in me and to everyone who has watched this special film and embraced it with so much warmth. Moments like these remind me why I fell in love with movies and acting: cinema can spread so much joy and connect us as humans. It's already been such a magical month, and I sincerely hope it continues to be special as I'm also rooting for my film Alpha. I hope to find the same love and support from audiences. Main Vaapas Aaunga and Alpha winning hearts within a period of one month would be a dream come true for me! Right now, I'm just soaking in the gratitude and looking forward to everything that's ahead."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally a female-led spy film! Alia and Sharvari both are talented actresses, so I'm not surprised people are watching. But the muted response? Maybe the marketing wasn't aggressive enough. YRF should have highlighted the women-focused angle more. Rs 11.20 crore in India isn't bad for a first day, let's see if word-of-mouth helps. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Honestly, the Spy Universe fatigue is real. After Pathaan and Tiger 3, how many times can we see the same style of action? 'Alpha' needed something fresh—maybe a tighter script or real-world stakes. The cameo by Hrithik Roshan is cool but feels like a gimmick. Disappointed but not surprised by the lukewarm opening. They should have released it next month away from competition.
As an outsider looking in, I find the dynamics interesting. Alia is a proven star, while Sharvari is rising—it's nice to see women lead an action film. The Rs 17.42 crore worldwide figure seems okay, but it feels like Indian audiences are becoming more selective. Maybe the emotional appeal of 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is stealing thunder. Good luck to both films!
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