Alpha Teaser: From Shah Rukh Khan To Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood Comes Out In Support Of Alia Bhatt's Film

The much-awaited teaser of Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has finally dropped. Audiences have now witnessed their first glimpse of the first female-led action spectacle in the YRF Spy Universe. In the teaser, Alia Bhatt can be seen in a fierce new avatar that instantly became one of the most talked-about topics online. The Shiv Rawail directorial is scheduled to hit theatres on July 3. The film also features Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor and R. Madhavan.

Alpha Faces Criticism Online

However, the teaser's release was accompanied by a wave of online criticism. Social media users compared Alia Bhatt's upcoming action film with Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar. While comparing the two films, netizens remarked that Dhurandhar appeared grittier, darker and more grounded. In contrast, Alpha looked more in line with the glossy, larger-than-life style associated with the YRF Spy Universe.

Shiv Rawail's Alpha Compared With Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar

Social media platforms were flooded with praise for Dhar's directorial venture. Users commented, "After Dhurandhar, everything else feels average," and "Dhurandhar has already set the benchmark for spy-action films." Others wrote, "Every spy movie releasing after Dhurandhar will now be compared to it," while some even declared, "The OG spy film is Dhurandhar."

Several viewers also stated that they had different expectations regarding the film's scale and star power, which they felt were not reflected in the teaser.

Apart from the comparisons, some users criticised a dialogue from the teaser, particularly the line, "Wolf ki beti wolf hoti hai." The dialogue quickly became the centre of memes and debates online. A section of viewers criticised Alia Bhatt's action avatar, while others pointed out Sharvari's limited presence in the teaser despite being one of the film's lead actors.

Industry Backs Bhatt's Upcoming Film

Amid the mixed reactions, Bollywood celebrities have come forward in support of Alia Bhatt and the Alpha team. Industry insiders have flooded social media with encouraging messages. Several celebrities praised the film's ambitious scale and Alia's transformation into a full-fledged action star. Their support has reinforced the excitement surrounding one of YRF's biggest upcoming releases.

King Khan Cheers For Alia

Shah Rukh Khan led the cheer squad by praising Alia's evolution as an actor. He referred to her as a "Sigma Girl" while wishing success to the film.

SRK shared the teaser on his Instagram Story with the caption, "Well done Alia. In years from breaking hearts and now to breaking bones, your skill set keeps expanding."

He further added, "Go get them Sigma Girl."

The superstar also gave a special shoutout to Bobby Deol, writing, "Lord Bobby... you are so good when you are bad!!!"

Amitabh Bachchan Calls Alia 'Adorable'

Amitabh Bachchan also shared the teaser and sent his love and best wishes to the actress. The megastar wrote, "Love and wishes to my adorable Alia." His gesture was widely appreciated by fans online.

Other celebrities who showed support included Salman Khan, Kiara Advani, filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Aneet Padda, Vijay Varma, Jr NTR and comedian Samay Raina. Their endorsements helped shift the conversation from online trolling to industry-wide appreciation.

Celebrities Previously Associated With The YRF Spy Universe

Interestingly, many of the stars backing Alpha already share a connection with the YRF Spy Universe. Shah Rukh Khan headlines Pathaan, while Salman Khan leads the Tiger franchise. Hrithik Roshan's Kabir remains one of the universe's most popular characters, and Katrina Kaif's Zoya has been central to the franchise since its inception.

Together, they have played significant roles in shaping the interconnected spy saga.

What Is Alpha About?

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha marks a major milestone for the franchise as its first female-led chapter. The film follows a new generation of elite agents navigating dangerous national security threats.

YRF's Alpha is expected to further expand the interconnected world of spies and operatives while simultaneously introducing fresh protagonists to the blockbuster franchise.