Alpha, the seventh film in the YRF Spy Universe, hits cinemas worldwide on 3 July, 2026, marking the franchise’s first female-led spy thriller. Headlined by Alia Bhatt with Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, and a cameo by Hrithik Roshan, Alpha is a ₹100–125 crore spectacle with a run time of 2 hours 20 minutes. Alpha advance bookings are now open and a top-tier creative team is behind the camera.
The seventh film in the YRF Spy Universe series, Alpha is all set to release in theatres this Friday. Directed by debutant Shiv Rawail, the film stars Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in prominent roles. Interestingly, Alia Bhatt is set to headline a YRF production for the first time in her career spanning more than 13 years.
Alpha also marks the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe, signalling a new direction for the blockbuster franchise. With iconic actors headlining the film, know all about the Alpha movie release date, budget, cast, runtime, advance booking collection, and other key details.
Judging by the action-packed Alpha trailer and ambitious scale, Aditya Chopra appears to have spared no effort in making it one of the studio's biggest releases. There was talk of Shah Rukh Khan making a cameo appearance in Alpha. Did it happen? Or did Hrithik Roshan? Read on.
Alpha is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on 3 July 2026. As the latest chapter in the YRF Spy Universe, the film is expected to be one of Bollywood's biggest theatrical releases of the year.
Although Yash Raj Films has not officially disclosed the production budget, multiple reports estimate that Alpha has been made on a budget of around ₹100–125 crore. The large-scale action sequences and international production values suggest it is among the studio's most ambitious projects.
The film features an ensemble cast led by Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol. Adding to the excitement, Hrithik Roshan is also confirmed to make a special cameo, further strengthening the film's connection to the YRF Spy Universe.
According to the approved certification, Alpha has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, giving the film ample room to balance its action, espionage and emotional storytelling.
Advance bookings for Alpha have officially opened. With the release just around the corner, trade analysts, exhibitors and fans will closely track the film's pre-sales to gauge its opening-day box office potential.
Behind the camera, Alpha brings together an experienced creative team. The screenplay has been written by Soumil Shukla and Shridhar Raghavan, while Shiv Rawail directs the film from a story by Uday Chopra.
The film features cinematography by Rubais, music by Rohansh & Abeer, dialogues by Ishita Moitra, and editing by Aarif Sheikh. Action has been designed by Craig Macrae and Sunil Rodrigues, while the visual effects have been handled by yFX. Costumes, production design, choreography and sound have been overseen by an accomplished technical team, reflecting the scale and ambition of the YRF Spy Universe.
Is Shah Rukh Khan Making A Cameo In Alpha?
There is no official update on Shah Rukh Khan making a cameo in Alpha.
Who Has Directed Alpha?
Alpha has been directed by debutant Shiv Rawail.
Is Alpha A Part Of The YRF Spy Universe?
Yes, Alpha is the seventh film in the YRF Spy Universe series.