Alpha: YRF Passes Netflix’s Rs 215 Cr Deal; Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Starrer To Release Theatrically FIRST

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s upcoming film Alpha will not be heading straight to OTT platforms, despite recent reports of a lucrative deal with Netflix. Yash Raj Films (YRF) has clarified that the project is a major one and will have a grand theatrical release. The speculation around Alpha’s release strategy has resurfaced, with new updates confirming that the movie will indeed premiere in cinemas.

Alia Bhatt, Sharvari’s Alpha To NOT Release On Netflix Directly

A report by Variety India quoted an official YRF statement: “Alpha is going to stream directly (is a rumor that) aims at putting a heroine-fronted film in an unflattering light. Yash Raj Films will never put films from its theatrical slate directly to streaming. We are a studio that takes immense pride in making cinematic experiences. Alpha is a tentpole movie for the company.”

The statement continued: “Alpha is our attempt in trying to mount something incredibly special. With one of the finest actors of our country, Alia Bhatt, headlining the film, along with another brilliant young actor, Sharvari. We are hopeful that we have made a good film in Alpha and it will entertain everyone and prove that audiences will give the same amount of love to this film as they shower upon other action movies.”

The report also cited an anonymous source claiming that Aditya Chopra’s YRF had negotiated a substantial streaming deal with Netflix India. It was reportedly worth Rs 215 crore, for a direct digital release of Alpha. However, the production house has firmly reiterated that the film will premiere in theatres.

About Alpha

Originally scheduled for release in December 2025, Alpha was later postponed to April 17, 2026, to accommodate additional visual effects work. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha was first teased in the post-credit scene of War 2, with Bobby Deol making a cameo appearance.

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