"Alpha" is holding steady at the box office, even after the customary weekday dip. The YRF Spy Universe film, led by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has now crossed the Rs 63 crore mark worldwide as it heads into its first full week of release. Here's a complete breakdown of the numbers so far, along with how the film is being received.
Watch: Alpha Official Trailer (YRF)
Opening Weekend Recap
Alpha opened to an estimated Rs 9 crore nett in India on day one, with roughly 60 percent of that business coming from the top three national multiplex chains — PVR Inox and Cinepolis. Trade reports noted that YRF's aggressive distribution strategy and weekend pricing helped secure an unusually wide release for a film that had faced pre-release scepticism from exhibitors.
By the end of the second day, the film had climbed to around Rs 20 crore in India, a healthy jump that suggested word of mouth wasn't hurting business as much as some had feared.
The Monday Test
Day four — the first Monday of release — is typically where films show their real strength once the weekend crowd thins out. Alpha saw a sharp decline compared to its weekend numbers, in line with the wider trend across other releases in theatres this week, including Welcome To The Jungle, Cocktail 2, Baby Do Die Do, and Maa Inti Bangaram. Despite the drop, Alpha retained the top spot among the week's releases.
According to trade estimates, the film's worldwide total has now crossed Rs 63 crore, with some reports placing the number closer to Rs 65 crore once overseas numbers are factored in.
What's Working — and What Isn't
Alpha marks a new chapter in YRF's Spy Universe, joining the ranks of the War and Pathaan franchise films. The cast includes Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles, with Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor rounding out the ensemble.
Early reviews have been mixed. Bobby Deol's turn as the antagonist has drawn praise from several critics, while some reviews have questioned Alia Bhatt's casting and fit within the franchise's action-thriller format. A rumoured cameo appearance by Hrithik Roshan also leaked online ahead of release, generating fan buzz across social media — though this has not been officially confirmed by YRF.
Where It Stands in a Crowded Week
Alpha isn't the only film competing for screens right now. Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle has crossed the Rs 117 crore mark in its second week, showing strong legs of its own. With multiple releases jostling for audience attention, Alpha's ability to hold its opening-week momentum through the coming weekend will be the real test of its box office run.
What to Watch Next
- Whether Alpha can post a stable first-week total once the full seven-day numbers are in
- How the film performs over its first weekend extension, given the mixed critical reception
- Overseas trends, particularly in the UK, US, and Gulf markets, where YRF films typically perform well
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpha's total box office collection so far?
As of day four (the first Monday), Alpha has crossed approximately Rs 63–65 crore worldwide, per current trade estimates.
Who stars in Alpha?
Alpha stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles, with Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in key supporting roles.
Is Alpha part of the YRF Spy Universe?
Yes, Alpha is the latest installment in Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe franchise.
Did Hrithik Roshan appear in Alpha?
A cameo appearance reportedly leaked online ahead of release, but this has not been officially confirmed by Yash Raj Films at the time of writing.
How is Alpha performing against other new releases?
Alpha currently leads the week's new releases at the box office, though Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle continues to perform strongly in its second week with a total past Rs 117 crore.
Box office figures are trade estimates and may be revised as final numbers are confirmed.
