- Alpha, the seventh Yash Raj Films spy verse installment, released today in theatres
- Viewers criticized Alpha for weak writing and negative portrayal of an Indian Army officer
- Some praised Alia Bhatt and Sharvari for strong performances and action sequences
The much-awaited seventh installment in Yash Raj Films' spy verse - Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail of The Railway Men fame - released in theatres today. X has been flooded with reactions already. Many viewers seem disappointed, calling it the "final nail in the coffin" for the spy verse, while others praise Alia Bhatt and Sharvari for brilliant performances.
Internet Reactions
One person wrote, "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't fixed its biggest flaw: less espionage, more family drama and personal conflicts."
Someone else mentioned, "Alia is brilliant; she nailed every action scene and it looked fantastic on the big screen. Loved the Sharvari x Alia sequence. Far, far better than the last two Spy Universe movies."
Alpha Advance Bookings
Advance bookings for Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, officially opened on Wednesday, just two days ahead of the film's theatrical release on July 3.
With ticket sales now underway, early trade predictions suggest the action entertainer is set for a steady start at the box office.
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala told NDTV that Alpha has collected Rs 1.75 crore through advance bookings so far.
He added, "The film should earn more than Rs 5 crore on Day 1. If the word of mouth is good, it could collect around Rs 15 crore over its first weekend."
The film is set to release alongside Huma Qureshi's Baby Do Die Do. Sharing his views on the competition, Ramesh Bala said, "Alpha shouldn't face any issue," adding that the two films belong to very different genres and cater to different audiences.
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