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Alia Bhatt Calls ‘Alpha’ Her First Action Film at Milan Fashion Week, Drawing Online Pushback

The YRF spy thriller is slated for December 25, 2025 under director Shiv Rawail, featuring Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in key roles.

Overview

  • Speaking to Variety in Milan, Bhatt described Alpha as her “first venture into action” and said she is eager to see how audiences respond.
  • Her remark prompted criticism from social media users who cited her action sequences in Jigra and the Netflix film Heart of Stone.
  • Supporters countered that those titles did not make her a full-fledged action lead, which they say Alpha intends to do.
  • Yash Raj Films has set Alpha’s release for December 25, 2025, announcing the date on its official Instagram handle.
  • Positioned as the first female-led entry in the YRF Spy Universe, the film is directed by Shiv Rawail and includes Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, with an Hrithik Roshan cameo reported as expected.