YRF has announced the action film Alpha, featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles, for a global release on July 3, 2026 [1].

The project marks a significant expansion of the YRF Spy Universe by introducing a female-driven narrative. By centering the story on two women trained as assassins, the production seeks to diversify the action genre within Indian cinema.

Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film serves as an origin story for two women who were raised and built to be assassins [1, 2]. The plot follows these protagonists as they confront the evil motives of a character played by Bobby Deol [2]. The cast also includes Anil Kapoor [1].

Deol spoke about the rarity of such a project in the current market. "It's amazing to see an Indian action film featuring two women," Deol said [3].

The film aims to provide an edgy perspective on the training and development of operatives. This narrative approach deviates from traditional spy tropes by focusing on the systemic creation of killers rather than established government agents [1, 3].

Production details emphasize the physical demands of the roles, as Bhatt and Sharvari are positioned to go toe-to-toe with Deol in high-stakes action sequences [3]. The global rollout is scheduled for July 3, 2026 [1].

“Alpha is a female‑led action film that tells the origin story of two women raised and built to be assassins.”

The launch of Alpha represents a strategic pivot for the YRF Spy Universe, moving toward gender-inclusive action leads. By establishing a female-led origin story, the studio is attempting to capture a broader global audience and challenge the male-dominated archetype of the Indian action hero.