What is the release date of Alia Bhatt’s spy thriller Alpha?

Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, officially released in theatres worldwide on July 3, 2026. Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, the action thriller hit big screens with a wide release across over 7,500 shows in India after shifting from its initial late-2025 schedule.

How is Alia Bhatt's Alpha connected to the YRF Spy Universe?

Alpha marks a historic milestone as the first female-led film in the Yash Raj Films (YRF) Spy Universe. The movie serves as an edgy origin story of an elite agent and explicitly ties into the broader franchise timeline through characters like Anil Kapoor. Additionally, it features a massive crossover cameo by Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his iconic role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal from the War films.

Who is the main villain in Alpha, and who else is in the cast?

Bobby Deol plays the ruthless main antagonist, squaring off against the leading spy duo of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. The high-octane action film also features a star-studded supporting cast, including Anil Kapoor in a pivotal leadership role within the spy organization.

From Ek Tha Tiger To Alpha; Check YRF Spyverse Movie Budgets And Box Office Collections

By Sidhi Agarwall
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:55 AM (IST)

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Production house Yash Raj Films (YRF) kicked off its highly successful Spyverse in 2012 with director Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger. Over the years, these spy films have grown into a massive shared universe, becoming one of the top-grossing franchises in Bollywood.

While the series initially enjoyed a golden run at the ticket window driven by top stars, it faced its first major blow with War 2, which underperformed and became the franchise's first flop. The latest entry, Alpha, takes a new direction as the first female-led origin story. It features a highly controlled production budget compared to its predecessors.

Here is the detailed breakdown of the budget and box office performance of every movie in the YRF Spyverse franchise.

YRF Spyverse Budget And Box Office Collection Detailed

Movie Title	Release Year	Estimated Budget	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Box Office
Ek Tha Tiger	2012	Rs 92 crore	Rs 320 crore	Rs 198.78
Tiger Zinda Hai	2017	Rs 210 crore	Rs 558 crore	Rs 339.16
War	2019	Rs 205 crore	Rs 471 crore	Rs 318
Pathaan	2023	Rs 325 crore	Rs 1,055 crore	Rs 617.45
Tiger 3	2023	Rs 350 crore	Rs 464 crore	Rs 285.52
War 2	2025	Rs 400 crore	Rs 364.35 crore	Rs 235.85
Alpha	2026	Rs 100–130 crore	In Theatres	In Theatres

Ek Tha Tiger (2012)

Directed by Kabir Khan, Ek Tha Tiger established the foundation of the Spyverse by introducing Salman Khan as the RAW agent Tiger and Katrina Kaif as the ISI agent Zoya. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 92 crore, the movie became a massive commercial hit, collecting Rs 320 crore worldwide.

Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)

Following the blockbuster success of the first installment, Ali Abbas Zafar took over the director's chair for the sequel. Tiger Zinda Hai saw a substantial increase in scale, with the production budget rising to Rs 210 crore. It proved to be a mega-hit, grossing Rs 558 crore globally.

War (2019)

Directed by Siddharth Anand, this high-octane action thriller introduced Hrithik Roshan as Major Kabir Dhaliwal alongside Tiger Shroff. War movie was produced on a reported budget of Rs 205 crore and achieved super-hit status, accumulating Rs 471 crore at the global box office.

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Pathaan (2023)

Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Shah Rukh Khan alongside Deepika Padukone, Pathaan was mounted on a budget of Rs 325 crore. It went on to break multiple records, grossing an astronomical Rs 1,055 crore worldwide to become the highest-grossing film in the entire Spyverse.

Tiger 3 (2023)

The third chapter of the Tiger franchise, directed by Maneesh Sharma, saw Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif return to their roles. Despite a massive production budget of Rs 350 crore, the film received critical backlash and ended its theatrical run with an average collection of Rs 464 crore.

War 2 (2025)

Starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, War 2 holds the title of the most expensive film in the franchise with a budget of Rs 400 crore. However, the film suffered a severe box office debacle due to negative reviews, managing to collect only Rs 364.35 crore worldwide and marking the first official flop for the Spyverse.

Alpha (2026)

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha marks a tactical shift for YRF with a heavily controlled budget pegged between Rs 100-130 crore. Serving as a female-led origin story starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor, the reduced financial investment provides a much safer net for the franchise's future.