Audience Feedback on 'Alpha' Highlights Strong Female Leads and Varied Ratings
Alpha, the latest Yash Raj Films venture in the Spy Universe, opened on July 3 across multiplexes in Mumbai and other cities. The film, directed by Shiv Ravi, faced several release date shuffles – first slated for December 2025, later pushed to April 2026, and ultimately brought forward to July 2026.
The cast features Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in central roles, with cameo appearances by Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor and a fleeting Rithik Roshan appearance. Early audience polls reveal a spectrum of opinions.
One patron admired the film’s emphasis on combat, especially the decision to place women at the forefront of the action. They felt both leading actresses delivered powerful performances, noting Alia’s transformation as particularly striking. The short Rithik cameo was considered a missed opportunity for greater impact, yet the reviewer gave the film a respectable three out of five stars.
A second viewer admitted the opening felt sluggish, but the plot took an unexpected turn when Bobby Deol’s secret involvement with Pakistan was unveiled. This twist revived their interest, and Bobby’s portrayal was highlighted as the standout performance. The rating from this perspective was four stars.
A third commenter lauded the movie’s second half, calling it the most exciting portion, with Alia and Sharvari’s fight choreography receiving high marks. The musical score was satisfactory but could have been enhanced. This audience member assigned a rating of 3.5 stars.
Another interviewee singled out Bobby Deol as the most formidable antagonist, asserting his character elevated the narrative. The scene where the two heroines encounter Rithik’s character was described as the most interesting. The reviewer gave Alpha four stars.
A final opinion described the film as slightly above average, pointing out a thin storyline. Alia’s performance was judged stronger than Sharvari’s, while Rithik’s cameo was deemed acceptable. The rating provided was three out of five stars.