📌 Key Points
- Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s ‘Alpha’ avoids box office clash with Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’.
- ‘Alpha’ secures a new release date: July 10, 2026, ending speculation of an OTT premiere.
- Alia Bhatt acknowledges the risks of leading a female-led action film in a male-dominated genre.
- The film stars Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor, promising high-octane action.
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s ‘Alpha’ has officially averted a box office collision with Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’. The makers confirmed a theatrical release on July 10, 2026, dispelling rumors of a direct-to-OTT release.
Alpha Avoids Box Office Battle with Salman Khan
Over the past few months, there have been murmurs about Alia Bhatt and Sharvari ’s Alpha being postponed to avoid a box-office clash with Salman Khan ’s Battle of Galwan, with some even claiming that the film might skip a theatrical release for an OTT premiere. The makers have now cleared the air by announcing a new release date and confirming that the film will arrive in cinemas.
The film is slated for release on July 10. Alpha was originally slated to release for Christmas 2025, but it was moved to 17 April 2026. It is believed that the film has been pushed again to avoid clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, also releasing on April 17.
New Release Date Confirmed: July 10, 2026
Alia also shared the poster on Instagram, with a caption that read, “#ALPHA 10.07.2026 See you in cinemas.” The update also puts an end to rumours suggesting the film would ditch the big screen for a direct OTT premiere.
Last year in December, there were reports that the film had been pushed back to avoid clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan. The update was shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Alia Bhatt on Leading a Female Action Film
Taran Adarsh tweet read, “#BreakingNews… ALPHA AVOIDS CLASH WITH BATTLE OF GALWAN – YRF TO DECIDE ON A NEW DATE… #AdityaChopra steps aside for #SalmanKhan, moving Alpha from its previously announced release date of April 17, 2026, to avoid a direct clash with BattleOfGalwan. #YRF had locked April 17, 2026, for Alpha, but the makers will now announce a new release date after assessing the theatrical release calendar over the next couple of months.”
Speaking about the project, Alia acknowledged the risks involved in leading an action film in a franchise traditionally dominated by male protagonists. “Alpha is the first female-led action film from the YRF universe, so that’s also a risk, because you’ve not historically seen that perform in the same way that the other male-led films have,” Alia said. Apart from Sharvari and Alia, Alpha also stars Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor . It is touted as the first female-led spy thriller from YRF.
With its new release date, ‘Alpha’ is set to bring a fresh perspective to the action genre. The film’s success could pave the way for more female-led action films in Bollywood, challenging established norms and audience expectations.
