Alia Bhatt breaks new ground as YRF's 1st female spy lead
Alia Bhatt is stepping into action as the lead in Alpha, Yash Raj Films's first-ever female-led spy thriller.
She described the role as both exhilarating and demanding, especially since the franchise has always featured male leads.
The movie is set for a 2026 release.
Festival spotlight and a big win
Alpha was announced at the Red Sea International Film Festival, where Alia received the Golden Globe Horizon Award, which highlights the achievements of creative talents in the Middle East and North Africa.
The festival also celebrated her journey with screenings of her hit films like Highway and Gangubai Kathiawadi.
A fresh chapter for YRF's spy universe
Alpha marks the seventh film in YRF's blockbuster Spy Universe—think Ek Tha Tiger and War—with Sharvari and Bobby Deol joining Alia on screen.
Director Shiv Rawail is at the helm, and YRF has plans to take more shoots global starting in 2026.