Production giant issues strict screening mandates to exhibitors ahead of clash with Welcome to the Jungle
3 min readKochiUpdated: Jun 30, 2026 05:45 PM IST Although only three days remain for the worldwide release of director Shiv Rawail’s Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles, advance bookings for the big-budget action thriller haven’t started anywhere in India yet. However, a new report has emerged, stating that tickets for the film will go on sale on Wednesday, July 1. YRF’s rules for exhibitors Meanwhile, Yash Raj Films (YRF), which produced the actioner, has written to exhibitors outlining its preferred screening schedule and show-sharing arrangements. According to Bollywood Hungama, the production and distribution company has urged exhibitors to commence Alpha’s first-day-first-show (FDFS) at 9.30 am on Friday, July 3, and not before. Must Read | Salman Khan to leave Galaxy after 52 years, gets approval for new 6-storey home: report While the Alia Bhatt-Sharvari starrer hits screens at a time when director Ahmed Khan’s multi-starrer action-adventure comedy Welcome to the Jungle is continuing its successful run, YRF has asked exhibitors to match Alpha’s ticket prices with those of Welcome to …






