{"id":566817,"date":"2026-07-03T11:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/566817\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:07:08","slug":"alpha-movie-review-live-updates-alia-bhatt-sharvari-film-arrives-and-gets-mixed-reviews-hrithik-roshan-cameo-thrills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/566817\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha movie review live updates: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari film arrives and gets mixed reviews; Hrithik Roshan cameo thrills"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Alpha movie review live updates: The YRF spy thriller stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review release live updates: The latest instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha<\/a>, has arrived in theatres with the distinction of being the first female-led spy actioner in the franchise \u2022 Starring Alia Bhatt <\/a>and Sharvari as two assassin-spies, the film also features Bobby Deol as the antagonist and Anil Kapoor in a pivotal role….Read More<\/p>\n

\u2022 A heavy-duty spy thriller, Alpha is directed by Shiv Rawail, best known for his work on the Netflix series, The Railway Men. <\/p>\n

\u2022 Alpha is connected to the larger YRF Spy Universe through the presence of Anil Kapoor (who was in War 2) and also includes a cameo from Hrithik Roshan, reprising his role as Kabir from the War films <\/p>\n

\u2022 Alpha has released in theatres on July 3 after a short but eventful two days of advance bookings <\/p>\n

\u2022 Alpha carried with itself lots of expectations to revive the YRF Spy Universe, which saw a box office bomb in War 2 last year and even Tiger 3 before that was an average performer <\/p>\n

\u2022 Alpha brings the action to the women with Alia playing Sita, an assassin who has been raised to kill by her baba (Bobby Deol) but she must join forces with Sharvari to take him down after he goes rogue <\/p>\n

\u2022 The advance bookings for the film opened this week, and the film sold over 90K tickets for the first day alone in India, grossing \u20b93 crore <\/p>\n

Follow all the updates here:<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 3:16:41 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Box office update<\/p>\n

By 3 PM on Friday, as the afternoon shows also drew to a close, Alpha had earned just \u20b92.29 crore net across India. The occupancy remained a mere 13%.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 3:03:49 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: \u2018Nothing to remember\u2019<\/p>\n

One Twitter user wrote, \u201cThe story is not gripping. When you walk out of the theatre, there is nothing to remember about the movie. The songs were forced, so was Bobby Deol’s accent & #HrithikRoshan’s cameo. But #AliaBhatt & #Sharvari slayed in their action scenes. Overall a one time watch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 2:53:58 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Welcome to the Jungle faring better<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 2:30:56 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Box office update<\/p>\n

By 2 PM on its release day, the Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-starrer had earned \u20b91.93 crore, gaining momentum slowly.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 2:16:20 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Read HT’s review of Alpha<\/p>\n

Hindustan Times’ review of the film sums up: \u201cAlpha is neither the disaster naysayers had predicted nor the reinvention the SpyVerse needed after the disappointing War 2. It is a competently mounted but emotionally underwhelming film that delivers very few highs.\u201d Read the full review here<\/a><\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 1:57:51 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: \u2018Dhurandhar raised the bar\u2019<\/p>\n

One viewer wrote on X, \u201c#Dhurandhar has raised the bar so high that, for now, the Spy Universe films feel overly melodramatic. YRF should probably wait before releasing another Spy Universe movie until the Dhurandhar effect wears off!\u201d<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 1:43:51 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Film’s bikini sequence compared with \u2018Nirma ad\u2019<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 1:40:00 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Viewers complain of \u2018same formula\u2019<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 1:32:36 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Box office update<\/p>\n

By 1 PM on Friday, Alpha had crawled to \u20b91.39 crore net earnings at the domestic box office.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 1:21:37 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: More bad reviews come in<\/p>\n

One viewer wrote on X, \u201cThis Movie is so freaking predictable. Everything that was already there in the trailer Plus a plot from a Marvel movie. Alpha was bit entertaining in the first half and then it gave up completely after the interval. Neither Alia Bhatt worked neither Sharvari. Neither the super secret cameo of Hrithik Roshan. Just few action scenes that’s it (sic).\u201d<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 1:15:24 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: \u2018Don’t compare with Dhurandhar\u2019<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 1:07:49 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Hrithik’s cameo called film’s \u2018best scene\u2019<\/p>\n

A fan wrote on X, “Undoubtedly the best scene in whole #Alpha movie. #HrithikRoshan is an absolute beast Indian cinema has ever seen. Well written & directed scene, with flawless action choreography. The BGM of the “action block” is an absolute banger.”<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 1:00:49 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Taran Adarsh calls the film \u2018weak\u2019<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 12:56:36 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Viewers call out bikini scenes<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 12:55:08 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Scathing review calls film \u2018garbage\u2019<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 12:29:35 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Box office update<\/p>\n

By noon on its release day, Alpha had crossed \u20b91 crore net in box office collections in the domestic market. It has seen around 11% occupancy in morning shows.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 12:26:03 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: \u2018No Pakistan love angle\u2019<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 12:15:00 PM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Film struggling in online ticket sales<\/p>\n

By Friday afternoon, Alpha was selling just 6.7K tickets per hour on BookMyShow, the online ticketing platform. This is less than the desired pace for a film of this scale.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 11:56:23 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Will Dhurandhar’s success impact Alpha?<\/p>\n

A tweet read, \u201cI just hope viewers don’t judge #Alpha too harshly simply because they recently watched another film from the same genre made in a completely different style even if Alpha turns out to be a mid to decent entertainer I know many people will ignore that and come in ready to bash it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 11:49:13 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Not personal enough<\/p>\n

“The film attempts to feel fresh, but it ends up reminding you of ideas Hollywood has already done multiple times. The Spy Universe still hasn\u2019t fixed its biggest flaw: less espionage, more family drama and personal conflicts.”<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 11:44:31 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: On the film’s technical aspects<\/p>\n

“#Alpha 1st half review:<\/p>\n

Plot is a combination of concepts from multiple Hollywood movies, but if you ignore that, it\u2019s not bad at all\u2026 quite interesting to watch, not getting bored at all until now. It\u2019s very tightly edited.<\/p>\n

Some technical details:<\/p>\n

\u2022 CGI and VFX looks good enough. They\u2019re not realistic, but render quality is good so doesn\u2019t look distracting.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Surround sound mix is very interesting<\/p>\n

\u2022 Although I\u2019m watching in a 2K laser venue, DCP picture quality is exceptional. Colours too look outstanding, I\u2019d strongly suggest a bright laser venue because the contrast, saturation, sharpness, everything is superb,” read a tweet by viewer @iamshreytyagi.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 11:24:31 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: War 2 is like Nolan’s work in front of this<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 11:11:45 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Not all reviews positive<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 11:09:33 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Bobby Deol on fight scenes with \u2018tiny\u2019 Alia<\/p>\n

In a BTS video shared by Alpha’s makers, Bobby Deol said he worried about hurting Alia in the fight scenes: “If you see us, Alia, physically standing next to each other, she is so tiny, which is why I was worried that I might hurt her while performing. But when I was on set with her, she was so damn good at it.”<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 10:54:26 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: First reactions praise action and editing<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 10:49:47 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: CBFC makes cuts in Alpha<\/p>\n

Alpha got a UA (16+) certificate from the CBFC, after the board asked makers to tone down multiple stabbing scenes and remove a foul word from dialogue.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 10:48:24 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Box office update<\/p>\n

Film gets a slow start, earning \u20b942 lakh net across India from the early morning shows by 10 AM.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 10:25:00 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Soni Razdan celebrates the \u2018OG Alpha\u2019<\/p>\n

Just a day before Alpha hit theatres, mother Soni Razdan shared an adorable post that featured a four-generation family picture along with an emotional note celebrating the women in her family.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 10:19:59 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Early reactions promising<\/p>\n

“If you want to watch a better spy movie than dhurandhar then it’s for you\u2026Too much engaging… So far #Alpha,” wrote a viewer.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 10:03:32 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Alpha > Dhurandhar, says viewer<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 9:49:43 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Fans praise Sharvari<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 9:34:51 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Film gets a wide release<\/p>\n

YRF has secured a wide release for Alpha, with the film getting 9000 shows across 2750 screens in India.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 9:19:55 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Film faces competition from Cocktail 2, Welcome 3<\/p>\n

Alpha arrives in theatres as Cocktail 2 and Welcome to the Jungle are doing well at the box office. It will be a challenge for the film to find its place.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 9:05:40 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Box office prediction<\/p>\n

Alpha was originally looking to disappoint, staring at a low \u20b94.5-5 crore net start domestically. But after the advance bookings picked up, the film is now predicted to earn over \u20b96.5-7 crore on its opening day.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 8:57:30 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Rahman gives shoutout<\/p>\n

Impressed by the trailer of YRF’s ‘Alpha’, AR Rahman shared the same on his X handle and extended his message to the entire team.<\/p>\n

“Best wishes to @aliaa08 and the entire team of #Alpha. @AnilKapoor @thedeol #sharvari @yrf @shivrawail #adityachopra #akshaywidhani,” the composer wrote on X.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 8:50:13 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Film scores big in advance bookings<\/p>\n

Alpha sold almost 90K tickets in advance bookings for its first day, grossing over \u20b93 crore, a healthy number after a slow start.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 8:41:56 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Film hopes to revive YRF Spyverse<\/p>\n

YRF must be banking upon Alpha to revive the Spy Universe after a tumultuous couple of years. The franchise, which found new life after Pathaan’s success, then saw Tiger 3 underperform while last year’s War 2 badly bombed at the box office.<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 8:40:29 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: Hrithik Roshan cameo excites fans<\/p>\n

The teaser of Alpha showed a glimpse of Hrithik Roshan, sending fans into a frenzy over the excitement of seeing his Spyverse character Kabir again<\/p>\n

Jul 03, 2026 8:24:28 AM IST<\/p>\n

Alpha movie review live updates: YRF spy thriller releases<\/p>\n

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is the first female-led film in YRF Spy Universe, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles.<\/p>\n

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