Karan Johar Slams Alpha Critics Calls Alia Bhatts Stardom Undebatable

His note read, “When footfalls are a challenge, ALPHA takes a solid start! It emphasises many things… the audience is way above online negativity and they are the true warriors… the stardom and theatrical pull and unquestionable talent of Alia Bhatt and the impact of a big-screen spectacle is undebatable. YRF has continued to build franchises and create theatrical tentpole experiences that deserve our applause, not toxicity! So please relax and celebrate that cinemas are breathing! Go watch ALPHA and stop doom-scrolling.”

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Alpha collected an estimated Rs 9.25 crore net in India on its opening day across 7,534 shows. This took its India gross to Rs 11.10 crore, while the overseas market contributed approximately Rs 5 crore, pushing its worldwide gross to Rs 16.10 crore. The film recorded an overall occupancy of around 20%.

On Day 2, the film had earned an estimated Rs 3 crore net in India by the time of reporting across 3,548 shows, with an occupancy of 16%. It remains to be seen whether the film can surpass its opening-day numbers by the end of the day.

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha marks the first female-led instalment in YRF’s Spy Universe. While Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and Kiara Advani have previously portrayed spies in films such as Pathaan, the Tiger franchise and War 2, respectively, Alpha is the first standalone female-led spy film from the franchise. Alpha also stars Sharvari Wagh, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol in lead roles.

The film has received mixed reviews from audiences, with many calling it a one-time watch. While several viewers have praised the action sequences and Alia Bhatt’s performance, others have criticised the screenplay, saying the writing makes the plot unnecessarily confusing.