Alpha X review: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari impress, but the story divides audiences

Alpha X review: The first audience verdict on Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's spy thriller is out. See why the film is generating buzz across social media.

In Short

• The film arrived after heavy buzz around its trailer, songs and promotions
• Viewers praised several action scenes and the emotional beats between leads
• Sharvari drew the strongest applause, with many users calling her standout

As the first female-led instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha arrived with immense expectations following months of buzz around its trailer, songs and promotional campaign. Early reactions suggest audiences have been impressed by the action and performances, but opinions remain divided over whether the story lives up to the franchise’s reputation.

The first wave of audience reactions has highlighted the film’s slick action sequences and performances, particularly Sharvari’s, with several users calling her one of the film’s biggest strengths.

One viral post read, "For the first time in the YRF Spy Universe, a woman is leading the movie. Alpha delivers one of the best entries in the entire franchise: banging BGM, crisp & action-packed." Another fan couldn't stop talking about Sharvari, with many hailing her as the film's standout performer.

Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan's cameo also emerged as a major talking point, with one viewer writing, "#HrithikRoshan's entry literally brought the house down! The entire theatre erupted." While the first wave of reactions has been largely positive for the performances and action, some viewers felt the screenplay did not fully match the franchise's scale and expectations.

However, not everyone was convinced by the screenplay. One user wrote, “Very boring Start, can’t believe this is Yrf film.” Another posted, “Alpha is a film that has some strong moments, but an average story holds it back.”

While many appreciated the film’s scale and presentation, several reactions suggested that the narrative lacked the unpredictability audiences have come to expect from the YRF Spy Universe.

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What is Alpha about?

Alpha follows two elite agents who embark on a high-stakes mission centred on national security, betrayal and survival. The story blends large-scale action with emotional moments as the protagonists navigate dangerous situations while attempting to protect the country.

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The film also expands the larger YRF Spy Universe, making it a significant addition for fans invested in the franchise’s interconnected storylines.

Cast and what lies ahead

Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Yash Raj Films, Alpha stars Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. The film marks a milestone as the first female-led chapter in the studio’s successful spy franchise.

Although the initial social media response has been mixed, discussions around Alpha continue to gain momentum online. Whether the positive word around the action and performances outweighs criticism of the story is likely to become clearer as the film’s opening-day box office figures emerge.

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