Alpha OTT: release: When and where to watch Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's YRF spy

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s action-packed spy thriller, Alpha, is finally heading to the streaming giant, Netflix. The film, which was initially intended for a theatrical run, will now make its debut on the platform with no prior showing in theaters. Directed

Alpha stars Alia Bhatt as Sita, a skilled R&AW agent who is trained to become an Alpha soldier. Sharvari takes on the role of Durga Kaul, Sita’s estranged fraternal twin. The film also boasts an impressive cast, including Anil Kapoor and a special cameo from Hrithik Roshan in the War franchise.

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Cast Roles and Teaser Breakdown

Despite its major release in the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha had a modest run at the box office. With a reported budget of ₹100 crore, the film earned around ₹58.86 crore net in India and an additional ₹29.05 crore from overseas markets.

The YRF Spy Universe connection played a significant role in Alpha’s theatrical performance. The franchise has grown with films like Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, and War 2. However, the film's underwhelming reception suggests that not every entry will be a commercial success.

The action-packed spy thriller offers an exciting blend of suspense, intrigue, and espionage. With its gripping storyline and impressive cast, Alpha is poised to captivate audiences on Netflix with no prior theatrical release. Frequently Asked Questions Q: When can I watch Alpha on Netflix?

A: Alpha will start streaming on Netflix from August 28th.

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Box Office Performance

Directed However, the film had modest run at the box office and received mixed response for the story.Where and when to watchNetflix on August 27 confirmed that the action flick will start streaming on Netflix from August 28 onwards. The caption on the platform read, “Get ready to join the Alpha gang ❤️‍🔥Watch Alpha, out 28 August, on Netflix!” What's the story about?Directed Alia plays Sita, a skilled R&AW agent who is trained to become an Alpha soldier, while Sharvari stars as Durga Kaul, Sita’s estranged fraternal twin.Bob Sita is kidnapped and raised under his control, eventually being turned into a super-soldier.

The official plot summary reads: "Driven She is bold, cold, and ready to cross any line, hurting anyone who stands in her way".The film also stars Anil Kapoor and had a cameo of Hrithik Roshan's Kabir from War franchise.Box office performanceAlpha had a modest run at the box office despite being a major release in the YRF Spy Universe. Made on a reported budget of ₹100 crore, the film earned around ₹58.86 crore net in India.The film added approximately ₹29.05 crore from overseas markets, taking its worldwide gross to ₹99.10 crore.

It ended its theatrical run as the eighth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 and remains the lowest-grossing entry in the YRF Spy Universe. The YRF Spy Universe connectionAlpha is the seventh film in the YRF Spy Universe, which kicked off with Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger in 2012.

The franchise went on to grow with Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), War (2019), Pathaan (2023), Tiger 3 (2023), and War 2 (2025).An excerpt from Hindustan Times review read, “In the end, Alpha proves two things. First, social media's habit of writing a film's fate months before release helps nobody.

Second, not every film that survives online negativity necessarily warrants the benefit of the doubt. Alpha 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, largely courtesy Hrithik Roshan, but never finds a compelling pulse of its own. Sometimes, that's more disappointing than watching an outright bad film.”