The YRF Spy Universe's first female-led chapter, Alpha, continued its theatrical run through the first week with a steady but declining performance on its sixth day. The action thriller, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, collected an estimated Rs 2.85 crore net across India on its first Wednesday (Day 6).
This marks a slight drop of approximately 7% from its Day 5 collection of Rs 4.25 crore. The film's occupancy remained steady, with national averages hovering around the 10% mark, indicating a stable yet subdued response during the weekdays.
Despite the weekday decline, Alpha has achieved a significant milestone. With the Day 6 earnings, the film's total India net collection now stands at an estimated Rs 50.05 crore after six days. On the global stage, the film's worldwide gross collection has crossed the Rs 75 crore mark, positioning it as a mid-range performer in the spy universe franchise.
The film's performance in metropolitan cities remained consistent, with multiplexes contributing significantly to the day's total. The weekday trend suggests that the film is likely to conclude its first week with a net collection of approximately Rs 52-53 crore, making it the first female-led spy universe film to cross the Rs 50 crore mark.
Directed by Shiv Rawail—who is celebrated for his work on The Railway Men—and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, Alpha features a powerhouse cast. Alia Bhatt leads the charge as the fearless agent Sita, while Sharvari plays a key operative in the mission. The film also features Anil Kapoor as RAW Chief Vikrant Kaul and Bobby Deol as the formidable antagonist Fateh Singh Lakhawat. Hrithik Roshan makes a special appearance as the beloved spy Kabir Dhaliwal, creating a major buzz among fans of the spy universe. The screenplay, crafted by Soumil Shukla and Shridhar Raghavan with dialogues by Ishita Moitra, anchors the narrative, while Rubais' cinematography and the background score by Rohansh & Abeer and Sanchit Balhara lend the film its edgy visual and auditory flair.
Despite the star power and the franchise connection, the film's weekday performance remains crucial for its overall success. With the second weekend approaching, Alpha is expected to see a resurgence in collections. Trade analysts predict that the film will likely cross the Rs 55 crore mark by the end of its second weekend, depending on how it holds up against the upcoming competition.