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YRF Declines Reported ₹215 Crore Netflix Bid, Confirms Alpha for Theatrical Release

The studio says rumors of a streaming debut undermine a heroine‑led tentpole.

Overview

  • Variety India and other outlets report Netflix offered about ₹215 crore for a direct digital premiere, a deal Yash Raj Films did not accept and that Netflix has not confirmed on the record.
  • A YRF spokesperson called the OTT talk a rumor casting a heroine‑fronted film in an unflattering light and described Alpha as a tentpole made for the big screen.
  • The film’s schedule shifted from December 25, 2025 to April 17, 2026 for VFX work, and the April window has now been dropped to avoid a clash with Battle Of Galwan.
  • No new release date has been announced, with the film still in post‑production focused on visual effects.
  • Alpha is the first female‑led entry in the YRF Spy Universe, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari with Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, directed by Shiv Rawail.