Alia Bhatt’s Alpha carried strong pre-release buzz as the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe. However, the film has opened to mixed reactions from both critics and audiences, and the response appears to have affected its initial box-office performance.
According to early trade estimates, Alpha collected around ₹9 crore net in India on its opening day, making it one of the weakest openings in the YRF Spy Universe despite its wide release.
While ₹9 crore is still a respectable number for a female-led action film, industry observers expected a much bigger start considering the scale of the project and the YRF brand.
Reports also suggest that occupancy levels showed fluctuations through the day, making the weekend crucial for the film’s long-term prospects.
With a reported investment and recovery target said to be around the ₹250 crore range, Alpha needs strong growth over the weekend and a solid theatrical run to emerge as a successful venture.