Alpha OTT release update: Where to watch Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's latest movie from YRF's spy universe. Check details

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Alpha was released in theatres earlier this month, and attention is now shifting to its OTT release. The film, which marked the first female-led chapter in Yash Raj Films' (YRF) Spy Universe, arrived in cinemas with high expectations. While it generated strong buzz before release, its box office performance has been more modest than expected.

Alpha OTT release: Where to watch

The makers have not announced an official streaming date yet, but Alpha is expected to stream on Netflix. Reports from Mid-Day and other entertainment portals state that Netflix has secured the film's post-theatrical streaming rights. The platform's branding also appears in the film's opening credits, indicating its OTT destination.

Going by the release pattern followed by many recent Hindi films, Alpha is expected to arrive on Netflix around six to eight weeks after its theatrical release. Some reports have also suggested that an Independence Day release around August 15 is possible because of the film's spy and patriotic backdrop. However, there has been no confirmation from Yash Raj Films or Netflix so far, so viewers will have to wait for an official announcement.

Box office performance

Alpha has struggled to maintain momentum at the ticket counters despite being one of the most talked-about Hindi releases of the year. According to Sacnilk, the film collected around Rs 55.2 crore net in India after nearly two weeks in theatres. Its domestic gross collection stands at about Rs 65.7 crore.

The film has also added over Rs 26 crore from overseas markets, taking its worldwide gross collection to over Rs 92 crore. Even though the numbers are lower than several previous entries in the YRF Spy Universe, the film has continued its theatrical run with support from the franchise's fan base.

Story of Alpha

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is the seventh film in the YRF Spy Universe and the franchise's first story led by female spies. The screenplay has been written by Soumil Shukla, Shridhar Raghavan, Ishita Moitra and Uday Chopra.

The story follows Sita, played by Alia Bhatt, a highly trained assassin created through a secret Regenerative Serum Programme. Her life changes when she discovers that the man she believed to be her father, Colonel Fateh Singh Lakhawat, portrayed by Bobby Deol, had actually kidnapped her during childhood and raised her as part of a classified experiment.

Determined to expose his criminal network, Sita joins hands with her sister Durga, played by Sharvari. Together, they take on Fateh's heavily armed organisation while dealing with betrayal, hidden truths and dangerous missions. The film also features Anil Kapoor in a key role, while Hrithik Roshan appears in a special cameo as his War character, further connecting Alpha to the larger YRF Spy Universe.