Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer ‘Alpha’ from the YRF Spy Universe is reportedly set for its OTT premiere soon, following its theatrical release on July 3, 2026. According to latest reports, the action thriller, directed by Shiv Rawail will initially stream in Hindi, although the streaming platform and Yash Raj Films are yet to officially confirm the digital release details. The film marks the franchise’s first female-led spy thriller and also features Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Hrithik Roshan in pivotal roles.
‘Alpha’ OTT release date and platform
After completing its theatrical run, ‘Alpha’ is reportedly gearing up for its digital premiere. According to a report by 123Telugu, the Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer will begin streaming on Netflix from August 28, 2026. The report states that Alpha will initially be available in Hindi. However, details regarding Telugu, Tamil and other dubbed versions have not been revealed yet.Notably, neither Netflix nor Yash Raj Films have not officially announced the OTT release date or streaming details at the time of writing.
Plot of ‘Alpha’
Directed by Shiv Rawail, ‘Alpha’ follows Alia Bhatt as Sita, a highly skilled R&AW operative who is trained to become an Alpha soldier. Meanwhile, Sharvari plays Durga, another operative who becomes closely connected to Sita during a high-stakes mission. The story revolves around Colonel Fateh Singh Lakhawat, played by Bobby Deol, whose experiments involving the Alpha serum become central to the conflict. Anil Kapoor plays R&AW Chief Vikrant Kaul, while Hrithik Roshan makes a cameo as Major Kabir Dhaliwal. The film combines espionage, action and revenge while expanding the mythology of the YRF Spy Universe. ‘Alpha’ represents a significant shift for the YRF Spy Universe as it puts two female spies at the centre of the narrative and is the seventh film, which began with Salman Khan’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ in 2012.The franchise subsequently expanded with ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, ‘War’, ‘Pathaan’, ‘Tiger 3’ and ‘War 2’. Over the years, the interconnected universe has brought together characters played by Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Alpha follows ‘War 2’ on the digital front
The digital release of ‘Alpha’ also comes after YRF’s recent collaboration with Netflix for ‘War 2’. Earlier films from the spy universe have been distributed across different streaming platforms, with titles such as ‘Pathaan’, ‘Tiger 3’ and ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ available on Amazon Prime Video.
‘Alpha’ box office performance
Despite being positioned as a major addition to the YRF Spy Universe, ‘Alpha’ had a comparatively modest theatrical run. According to Sacnilk, the film reportedly earned around Rs 99.10 crore worldwide, including approximately Rs 70.05 crore gross from India and Rs 29.05 crore from overseas markets. Its reported India net collection stood at around Rs 58.86 crore.
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s future in the spy universe
The conclusion of ‘Alpha’ reportedly leaves room for Sita and Durga to continue within the larger YRF Spy Universe. There have also been reports suggesting that Alia Bhatt and Sharvari could make appearances in future franchise projects, although such appearances remain subject to official confirmation.
