Yash Raj Films' spy universe franchise has a new entry in theatres with Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Wagh, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, and the film is already trending on X with early reactions pouring in. Audiences are largely impressed by the action sequences and performances, though opinions are split on the story and on what this film means for the franchise's image. Alpha marks the first time a woman has led a film in Yash Raj Films' spy universe.
Sharvari Wagh's action and acting win over viewers
Even as many viewers and critics call Alpha the weakest film in the franchise so far, Sharvari Wagh's presence is being described as the film's biggest plus. Her performance is drawing widespread praise. One user posted on X, "Alpha's BGM is great, full of energy and action." Another wrote, "Sharvari is damn hot (and only good part so far) #Alpha." A user who shared a clip of her performance from a screening also praised her, and another pointed out that for the first time in Yash Raj Films' spy universe, a woman is leading the film, calling it a significant moment.
Story and second half leave audiences underwhelmed
Alongside the praise, criticism has been just as loud. Several users wrote that despite borrowing its template from big Hollywood films, Alpha's opening stretch feels interesting and promising, but things start to fall apart once the story shifts focus to the female lead, and the second half collapses altogether. Some users went as far as calling it the weakest film in the spy universe franchise to date.
Hrithik Roshan's cameo barely registers
The film also features a cameo by Hrithik Roshan, but it hasn't drawn much attention in audience reactions. Most of the conversation online has stayed focused on the action scenes, the BGM and Sharvari Wagh's performance.
Taran Adarsh rates it one and a half stars, calls it the weakest entry
Film critic Taran Adarsh has given Alpha a rating of one and a half stars, calling it a weak film. He wrote, "The weakest film in Yash Raj Films' spy universe. Brilliant action, stunning visuals and some good sequences, but the writing failed to connect. The makers missed an opportunity." His rating echoes the divided reactions to the film, where the action and performances are being praised even as the writing and story are called weak.
