YRF unveils Alpha teaser, first female‑led spy film

The first teaser for the spy thriller "Alpha," starring Alia Bhatt, was released on June 10, introducing the first female-led entry into the Yash Raj Films (YRF) Spy Universe. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3.

The teaser establishes Bhatt's character as a highly trained operative, codenamed Sita, who has been raised and molded for a life of espionage by her father, played by Bobby Deol. The narrative begins with an emotional scene of the character celebrating her 18th birthday, which quickly pivots to a mission briefing as Deol's character presents her with a gift that signifies her first official assignment. The footage showcases intense training sequences from childhood, hand-to-hand combat, and high-octane action, charting her transformation into a deadly assassin.

Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films, "Alpha" expands the studio's interconnected spy franchise, which includes the "Tiger," "Pathaan," and "War" series. The film also features actors Sharvari and Anil Kapoor in significant roles, though their characters were not shown in the initial teaser, a point of discussion among some fans online following...