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Alpha Movie Review: May Spy Universe Rest In Peace

Alpha Movie Review: May Spy Universe Rest In Peace

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Alpha Movie Review Rating: Star Cast: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor Director: Shiv Rawail Alpha Movie Review Ft. Alia Bhatt & Sharvari Fighting Hard! (Photo Credit: Instagram) What’s Good: Hrithik Roshan in a cameo, background music, and action! What’s Bad: Almost everything else! Loo Break: Anytime you want! Even take a nap if you want. Watch or Not?: No Language: Hindi Available On: Theatrical release Runtime: 2 hours 21 Minutes User Rating: Every story as a potential to turn into a good or a bad one! It all depends on how you align the characters and their arcs! But some stories do not have that potential. They start straight from the point of being bizarre, and they end at the same point! A lot of things happen in between, but the story does not make sense! That story is Alpha! Starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and Bobby Deol, along with Anil Kapoor, this film starts at a bizarre point and religiously follows that bizarreness, not making sense even for a second! The seventh installment …

Alpha release and review live updates: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s spy thriller arrives with hope of reviving YRF Spyverse

Alpha release and review live updates: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s spy thriller arrives with hope of reviving YRF Spyverse

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Published on: Jul 03, 2026 8:25:01 AM IST Alpha movie review live updates: The YRF spy thriller stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Alpha movie review release live updates: The latest instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha, has arrived in theatres with the distinction of being the first female-led spy actioner in the franchise • Starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as two assassin-spies, the film also features Bobby Deol as the antagonist and Anil Kapoor in a pivotal role. • A heavy-duty spy thriller, Alpha is directed by Shiv Rawail, best known for his work on the Netflix series, The Railway Men. • Alpha is connected to the larger YRF Spy Universe through the presence of Anil Kapoor (who was in War 2) and also includes a cameo from Hrithik Roshan, reprising his role as Kabir from the War films • Alpha has released in theatres on July 3 after a short but eventful two days of advance bookings • Alpha carried with itself lots of expectations to revive the YRF Spy Universe, which saw …

100 Days of Lies teaser: Kim Yoo Jung and Park Jinyoung risk everything in a forbidden spy romance in 1932 Gyeongseong

100 Days of Lies teaser: Kim Yoo Jung and Park Jinyoung risk everything in a forbidden spy romance in 1932 Gyeongseong

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After years of telling warm, character-driven stories in dramas like Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Dr. Romantic, director Yoo In Shik is taking on a different genre. His upcoming K-drama, 100 Days of Lies, blends romance with espionage in 1930s Gyeongseong. On July 2, South Korean network tvN released the drama’s first teaser, officially beginning the countdown to its October debut. Kim Yoo Jung and Park Jinyoung in the teaser of 100 Days of Lies. Plot set in 1932 Gyeongseong 100 Days of Lies is set in 1932 Gyeongseong, present-day Seoul, during the Japanese occupation of Korea. The story follows Lee Ga Kyeong (Kim Yoo Jung), Gyeongseong’s most skilled pickpocket, whose only goal is to save enough money to escape to America. Her plans take an unexpected turn when the resistance group Gugukdan recruits her for a dangerous mission. She goes undercover as a translator inside the Japanese Government-General for 100 days. There, she meets Kim Tae Woong (Park Jinyoung of GOT7), also known by his Japanese name, Sato Hideo. Fluent in Korean, Japanese and English, …

Needs Only 70.33 Crore To Unleash A Major Milestone For YRF’s Spy Universe In India

Needs Only 70.33 Crore To Unleash A Major Milestone For YRF’s Spy Universe In India

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AlpAlpha Box Office: Has An Opportunity To Help YRF’s Spy Universe Reach A Major Domestic Milestone ( Photo Credit – Instagram) Tomorrow, on July 3, the much-awaited Alpha is finally hitting theaters tomorrow (July 3). Starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor, the film serves as the seventh installment of YRF’s Spy Universe. Since the Dhurandhar franchise has changed the landscape of Bollywood’s spy thrillers, everyone is eager to see how the latest Spy Universe biggie turns out. Amid this, it has a chance to unleash a major milestone for the Spy Universe at the Indian box office. From Ek Tha Tiger to War 2 – The journey of the Spy Universe at the Indian box office While the term “Spy Universe” was officially coined during Pathaan’s release, it includes films starting with Ek Tha Tiger. Released in 2012, Ek Tha Tiger was a massive success, with a staggering 198 crore net collection. It was followed by Tiger Zinda Hai in 2017. It amassed 339.16 crore net at the Indian box office. War was released …

US spy chief raises ‘digital nuclear weapons’ alarm, reveals ‘secret’ White House AI security talks

US spy chief raises ‘digital nuclear weapons’ alarm, reveals ‘secret’ White House AI security talks

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Published on Jul 02, 2026 02:30 pm IST CIA Director John Ratcliffe has warned that advanced AI systems could become the world’s next “digital nuclear weapons,” highlighting growing concerns over AI-powered cyber warfare and espionage. His remarks come as Washington intensifies efforts to stay ahead in the global AI race, with China’s rapid advances, including DeepSeek, increasingly viewed as a strategic challenge to U.S. technological dominance.   Home / Videos / US spy chief raises ‘digital nuclear weapons’ alarm, reveals ‘secret’ White House AI security talks Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Alpha box office prediction: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari spy thriller set for dull start; struggling to beat even Jigra, Raazi

Alpha box office prediction: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari spy thriller set for dull start; struggling to beat even Jigra, Raazi

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The latest instalment of the YRF Spy Universe – Alpha – is primed for release in theatres. The franchise’s first female-led spy thriller stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, alongside Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol. Given that is part of one of the biggest franchises in Indian cinema history, expectations are high from Alpha. But if early advance-booking trends are any indication, it may not be a happy start for the film in theatres. As things stand, hours before the first show is to begin, Alpha is struggling to gain momentum with ticket bookings and is staring at a rather lacklustre start. Alpha box office prediction: The spy thriller stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Alpha advance bookings The advance bookings for Alpha began only on Wednesday afternoon, less than two days before the film hits the screens. By Thursday morning, the film had barely gained any traction on ticketing platforms. By 10 AM, Alpha was selling just 1.3K tickets per hour on BookMyShow, the country’s largest ticketing platform. For a film of its scale, the figure …

Dhurandhar Franchise Almost Matched The Spy Universe, Covers 82% Of The Combined Collection Of 10 Major Bollywood Spy Thrillers

Dhurandhar Franchise Almost Matched The Spy Universe, Covers 82% Of The Combined Collection Of 10 Major Bollywood Spy Thrillers

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Box Office: Dhurandhar Franchise Nearly Matches The YRF Spy Universe & Reaches 82% Of 10 Major Spy Thrillers’ Combined Haul (Photo Credit: Jio Studios/Instagram/Prime Video) The numbers behind the Dhurandhar franchise are getting harder to process the more closely they are examined. With just two installments, Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 have amassed a staggering 3200 crore+ gross at the worldwide box office. To put that figure in perspective, every other major Bollywood spy thriller ever made, combined, has earned 3800 crore+. Such a comparison clearly shows the crazy benchmark set by the Dhurandhar franchise in the spy thriller genre. From Ek Tha Tiger to War 2: The worldwide box office journey of Bollywood spy thrillers before Dhurandhar Bollywood has had no shortage of spy thrillers over the years, and several of them have been big commercial successes. Starting with the first major box office success in the genre, Ek Tha Tiger grossed a whopping 334.39 crore and laid the foundation for the Spy Universe. Agent Vinod grossed 74.57 crore. It was followed by Holiday, which grossed 181.44 crore worldwide, while Baby …

Will Alia Bhatt , Sharvari, & Bobby Deol’s Film Hit 12 Crore Opening To Enter Top 10 Spy Thriller Openers Of Hindi Cinema?

Will Alia Bhatt , Sharvari, & Bobby Deol’s Film Hit 12 Crore Opening To Enter Top 10 Spy Thriller Openers Of Hindi Cinema?

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Alpha Box Office Day 1: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, & Bobby Deol’s Film Aiming Its First Record! (Photo Credit –Instagram) Yash Raj Films is all set to unlock the next massive chapter of its coveted Spy Universe with the highly anticipated actioner Alpha starring Alia Bhatt & Sharvari. Directed by the Railway Men fame Shiv Rawail, this high-octane extravaganza marks a historic shift in the Spy Universe franchise as the first female-led spy thriller film! The expectations from this spy Universe film is building up. As it is all set for a grand release on July 3, all eyes are on the opening numbers on day 1. The ultimate question remains: Will it secure a double-digit start and smash its first major box office record? Alpha Box Office Target To secure its very first box office record, Alpha needs to cross a minimum of 12 crore net collection in India! It will find the 10th spot in the list of the top 10 biggest spy thriller openings in India. The tenth spot is currently owned by …

Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller Strikes Every Single Indian Film On OTT In 2026 Except 1!

Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller Strikes Every Single Indian Film On OTT In 2026 Except 1!

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Dhurandhar 2 OTT Verdict: Second Most-Viewed Indian Film On OTT (Photo Credit: Jio Studios) Aditya Dhar’s spy-thriller, Dhurandhar 2, did not just write box office history with its enormous collection, but the film is bringing monumental viewership numbers, with its streaming in India on JioHotstar! While the film opened with an explosive debut, the numbers have refused to slow down in the second week as well! In an absolute rampage, Ranveer Singh‘s biggie has managed to crush almost every single Indian film on OTT platforms in 2026. However, there is one massive catch: it has fallen just short of capturing the ultimate crown, missing the number one spot due to its own predecessor! Dhurandhar 2 OTT Verdict Dhurandhar 2, in its second week of streaming on JioHotstar, garnered a great viewership of 7.5 million, claiming the second spot in the list of the most-watched OTT assets in India for the week of June 8 – June 14, 2026, as per Ormax data. The top spot on OTT was claimed by India VS Afghanistan, 2026 cricket series on JioHotstar with 12 …

Alia Bhatt & Sharvari Starrer Set To Register The Lowest Spy Universe Opening By A Wide Margin

Alia Bhatt & Sharvari Starrer Set To Register The Lowest Spy Universe Opening By A Wide Margin

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Alpha Trailer Impact At Box Office Day 1 (Photo Credit –Instagram) Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor, had its trailer released yesterday (June 17), and while the promo has generated a decent enough response, the box office arithmetic heading into its release tells a slightly different story. Based on the trailer’s impact and overall buzz, Alpha is eyeing a double-digit opening at the Indian box office. However, it would be the lowest day 1 collection in the history of YRF’s Spy Universe, and that too, by a wide margin. The Dhurandhar effect has put the Spy Universe under a microscope The timing of Alpha’s release is not in its favor, and that has nothing to do with the film itself. The Dhurandhar franchise, which presented the spy genre in a far rawer, bolder, and more grounded avatar, has recalibrated what Indian audiences expect from a spy thriller. In the process, it has drawn comparisons with the more polished and stylized template that the YRF Spy Universe has traditionally followed. As a …