User @AvighnaBanerjee tweeted, "#alphaone of the worst Alia Bhatt movies ever. The story is generic, but the film just feels so poorly written. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are decent, but Bobby Deol's character arc is poorly handled. The story offers nothing new, and in the second half, the twist is a joke. I love Alia Bhatt and admire her craft, but this didn't work. Only Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's performances work, along with Hrithik's cameo.The BGM is also decent. Overall, Alpha is a miss with very little to be happy about! (1.5/5)"
Alia Bhatt film Alpha earns over Rs 58 crore worldwide.Despite mixed reviews, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s action-entertainer Alpha has been performing better than expected at the box office. On its third day, the film collected Rs 13.25 crore net in India across 7,439 shows, taking the net India collection to Rs 34 crore, and gross India collection to Rs 40.80 crore. The worldwide gross collection of the YRF spy film stands at Rs 58.80 crore.
On Sunday, Alpha recorded an overall theatre occupancy of 33.10%. Chennai registered the highest occupancy at 50.3% across 70 shows. In Mumbai, Alia Bhatt’s film recorded 27.3% occupancy across 545 shows, while the Delhi-NCR region registered 33.0% occupancy across 739 shows.
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Despite the encouraging occupancy figures, Alpha has been facing intense criticism on social media in recent days. On Saturday, Karan Johar came to the film’s defence in a post on his Instagram Stories. It read, “When footfalls are a challenge, ALPHA takes a solid start! It emphasises many things… the audience is way above online negativity and they are the true warriors… the stardom and theatrical pull and unquestionable talent of Alia Bhatt and the impact of a big-screen spectacle is undebatable. YRF has continued to build franchises and create theatrical tentpole experiences that deserve our applause, not toxicity! So please relax and celebrate that cinemas are breathing! Go watch ALPHA and stop doom-scrolling.”
Alpha is directed by Shiv Rawail. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Sharvari in important roles. Hrithik Roshan makes a special appearance in Alpha.
User @AnanyaNarang_ said via X, "Finally, a women-led action movie that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to prove a point. It just works. Loved #alpha."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Alia Bhatt and Sharvar-starrer Alpha, currently running across 6,742 shows, has earned around Rs 2.54 crore as of 9 pm on Monday.
User @AwaaraHoon shared on X, 'People have a pre conceived negativity about #alpha, because this wasn't even bad. It was actually fun & entertaining. Nice fresh deviation from typical YRF Spy Universe template & vfx has also improved. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari were also good with physical action & combat."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Alia Bhatt and Sharvar-starrer Alpha, currently running across 6,072 shows, has earned around Rs 2.23 crore as of 8 pm on Monday.
User @lonelystt wrote on X, "finally saw #alpha, my gurl alia bhatt carried this movie she’s just so good, she did the job and fit the role of alpha so beautifully.. watching alia and sharvari doing those intense action scene was literally cinema.. i can never not enjoy women doing actions."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Alia Bhatt and Sharvar-starrer Alpha, currently running across 5,447 shows, has earned around Rs 1.89 crore as of 7 pm on Monday.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Alia Bhatt and Sharvar-starrer Alpha, currently running across 5,128 shows, has earned around Rs 1.60 crore as of 6 pm on Monday.
User Positive-Factor-8122 posted a note on Reddit which read, "Story & Writing: This movie is heavily inspired by the Marvel Universe and follows the same old YRF spy template with the usual tropes. There's absolutely zero effort in the story (it's bad, illogical, and I don't even want to talk about it), while the dialogues are equally horrendous. Climax was very dull and could've been shot w/o rain backdrop.The film could've been trimmed by atleast 15 minutes. Technical Aspects: You can tell the technical team put in efforts with whatever they were asked to do but weak scripting brings the entire film down. Since the content wasn't strong, the makers relied on loud BGM and the songs were bad too. The end-credit song was so bad that I'm glad they didn't release it for marketing otherwise it would have also got trolled. Performances: The makers have tried to make Alia's character a copy of Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, both in personality and overall vibe. Sharvari being her twin is also hard to digest and feels very unrealistic. Alia emoted okayish but action just doesn't suit her and she should never do such films. Though I did like the de-aged 18yo Alia, some action in that flashback would have looked good. Sharvari light up the screen with a fresh, chirpy and breezy vibe, and easily stands out. Bobby was eye-soreingly bad and that Haryanvi accent made it worse. Anil Kapoor was just decent and Dia Mirza was a 2 min cameo. Overall: Strictly a one-time watch. 2/5."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Alia Bhatt and Sharvar-starrer Alpha, currently running across 4,564 shows, has earned around Rs 1.34 crore as of 5 pm on Monday.
Trade Analyst Navneet Mundhra shared via X, "BOX-OFFICE Updates - #alpha registered a BELOW AVERAGE weekend despite some self-bookings. Collections are in the range of Rs 30-33 crore net for the first 3 days. Today, the collections are on the lower side. Taking budget into consideration, it's a LOSS-MAKING project for @yrf."
A fan @iamn3el shared via X, "Had muted #alpha keyword and spy universe for avoiding any spoilers. Went for the show without any reviews with 5 friends, everyone loved the film more than any previous films of spy universe. Significantly improved VFX, gripping storyline until the end! Action and BGM 10/10."
X user @AnanyaNarang_ shared, "Finally, a women-led action movie that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to prove a point. It just works. Loved #alpha."
Here's a quick look at the previous YRF spy films' opening weekend:
Pathaan: Rs 280.75 crore (Wednesday release)
War 2: Rs 175.75 crore (Thursday release)
War: Rs 166.25 crore (Wednesday release)
Tiger Zinda Hai: Rs 114.93 crore (Friday release)
Ek Tha Tiger: Rs 100.57 crore (Wednesday release)
Tiger 3: Rs 44.50 crore (Sunday release)
Alpha: Rs 34.00 crore (Friday release)
Compared to the previous films in the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha has had a relatively subdued start despite showing steady growth over its opening weekend. According to Sacnilk, "Alpha currently stands as the weakest release in the franchise in terms of opening weekend collections."
Alpha has wrapped up its opening weekend with a worldwide gross collection of Rs 57.60 crore, the makers announced on social media. According to the official figures shared by Yash Raj Films, the film earned Rs 41.76 crore gross in India, including Rs 34.50 crore net, while its overseas gross stands at Rs 15.84 crore (USD 1.65 million). Sharing the milestone, the makers wrote, "Only Alpha Vibe This Weekend," celebrating the film's opening weekend performance.
Alia Bhatt's Alpha has begun its first Monday on a slow note at the box office, recording a low 7.62% occupancy during the morning shows.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted that despite facing competition from Alpha, Welcome To The Jungle has maintained strong momentum, driven largely by mass circuits. He added that while Alpha now depends on its weekday hold to sustain its run, Welcome To The Jungle will look to continue its momentum before facing fresh competition from Dhamaal 4 this Friday.
The box office clash between Alpha and Welcome To The Jungle is shaping up to be an interesting one. While Alia Bhatt's Alpha collected an estimated Rs 13.25 crore net on Day 3 across 7,439 shows, taking its opening weekend total to Rs 34 crore net and Rs 40.80 crore gross in India, Welcome To The Jungle continued its impressive run in its second weekend.
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the Akshay Kumar-led comedy registered a "super-solid" jump on both Saturday and Sunday, collecting Rs 4.95 crore on Friday, Rs 7.92 crore on Saturday, and Rs 10.44 crore on Sunday, for a second weekend total of Rs 23.31 crore. The film has now amassed Ra 118.52 crore net in India, with its first-week collection standing at Rs 95.21 crore (including Thursday previews).
X user @BURN4DESIRE1 shared, "#alpha - Three days in, #alpha has reportedly crossed ₹55 Cr India net. But the biggest question isn't the numbers—it's the ground reality. Many social media users are questioning whether the collections truly reflect audience demand, with some alleging that corporate bookings are inflating the film's box office. These claims remain unverified. At the same time, videos and posts showing sparsely occupied theatres have fueled the debate, while others report a different experience depending on the city and show. In my view, audiences have become far more selective. Recent action films have raised expectations, and simply being part of a spy universe is no longer enough to guarantee success. What's your take? Is #alpha genuinely performing well, or do the reported collections fail to reflect the on-ground audience response? #aliabhatt."
X user @ankiit2607 posted a reaction on the film and wrote, "Watched #alpha Last night with family.. Its a good watch..Both @aliaa08 n Sharvari were fantastic.. Dont believe in critics.. its a good n clean movie..Just go and watch it with ur family.. @yrf @AnilKapoor."
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel took to X to post "#alpha posts an underwhelming opening weekend of ₹31.75 Cr nett as it fails to register the kind of substantial jump that was expected on Saturday and Sunday. On paper, the total looks decent, but considering its massive budget, Spy Universe franchise value, wide release, and A-list star cast, the weekend is clearly disappointing. The Monday-Thursday trend will now be crucial in determining the film’s long-term box office prospects. Day 1: ₹8.50 Cr Day 2: ₹10.50 Cr Day 3: ₹12.75 Cr Total Weekend: ₹31.75 Cr Nett (India)."
Following the release of Alpha, an old interview of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has resurfaced on social media, with many revisiting his sharp criticism of Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films. In the 2022 interview, Kashyap argued that YRF's biggest problem was its "trial room effect," claiming the studio often tried to mould original stories into grand Hollywood-style spectacles instead of staying true to their core ideas. He also said Aditya Chopra should empower filmmakers rather than dictate creative decisions, remarks that are once again being discussed online in the wake of Alpha's release.
X page @Bolly_BoxOffice shared, "#alpha FAILS to record the MUCH-NEEDED growth over the weekend. After a poor opening, the film desperately needed a BIG surge on SAT & SUN to revive its box office prospects. Instead, the growth remained limited. Day 1: ₹9 crore Day 2: ₹11.25 crore Day 3: ₹13.50 crore [early est*] Total: ₹33.75 crore NETT #indiabiz The trend speaks for itself and reflects the audience’s response to the film. Now, all eyes are on the weekdays. The film needs a strong hold to keep its box office hopes alive."
Alpha abandons its own identity in an attempt to cater to the post-Dhurandhar cinematic landscape. The film leans heavily into hyper-masculine action, loud nationalism and spectacle, sacrificing emotional depth and originality in the process. It contends that rather than charting a fresh path, Alpha borrows familiar tropes that have become popular after Dhurandhar, resulting in a film that prioritises style and messaging over nuanced storytelling. READ MORE
Alpha registered an overall Hindi occupancy of 33.10% on Day 3. The film began the day with 12.92% occupancy in the morning shows before witnessing a sharp rise to 38.46% in the afternoon. The evening shows recorded the highest occupancy at 49.38%, while the night shows closed at 31.62%.
On Day 3, Alia Bhatt's film Alpha witnessed a healthy jump at the box office, collecting Rs 13.25 crore net, which marks a 15.2% growth compared to Day 2's Rs 11.50 crore net. The positive increase suggests that the film benefited from weekend footfalls, helping maintain strong momentum in its opening weekend.
Alpha also continued to perform well overseas, collecting Rs 5.00 crore on Day 3, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 18.00 crore. With the latest figures, the film's worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 58.80 crore, marking a strong start to its global box office run.
According to trade tracking website Sacnilk, Alpha collected an estimated Rs 13.25 crore net on Day 3 across 7,439 shows in India. With this, the film's total India net collection has reached Rs 34.00 crore, while its India gross stands at Rs 40.80 crore so far, indicating a steady run at the domestic box office.
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