Recent reports suggest that YRF’s spy thriller Alpha‘s release date has been postponed to avoid a clash with Salman Khan‘s Battle of Galwan at the box office. Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst, has given a hint that the makers have decided to move Alpha from the previously announced April 2026 release window. Alpha stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles, and is directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra.
Alia Bhatt’s Alpha Postponed Due To Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan
Trade sources revealed that Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer Alpha was going to be released on April 17, 2026, in theatres. The decision to reschedule, however, is said to be linked to Salman Khan’s big-budget war drama Battle of Galwan that is anticipated to be released around the same time. In order to avoid a direct clash between two big productions, Yash Raj Films has decided to look at its release strategy again and set a new date when they will announce it.
This wasn’t Alpha‘s first time being delayed. The movie was going to be released at Christmas 2025, but the release was changed due to the extension of the post-production work. The reports at that moment stated that the project would take more time for visual effects and technical upgrades, and that’s why the timeline change was made. Following this latest delay, the film is anticipated to be released in theaters sometime during the second half of 2026; however, a precise date from the official side is still needed.
More Details On Alpha The film Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail, is an important project for YRF as it represents the studio’s sixth chapter in the Spy Universe, widely known to the audience. The franchise, in fact, is composed of hit productions like the Tiger series, War, and Pathaan. A year ago, the audience was given a sneak peek of Alpha through a post-credits scene of War 2. Besides Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, the movie also stars Bobby Deol and is being marketed as the first female-led spy thriller of Yash Raj Films.