📌 Key Points
- Karan Johar strongly defended ‘Alpha’ and Alia Bhatt amid mixed reviews and intense online trolling.
- He praised Alia Bhatt’s “stardom and theatrical pull” and “unquestionable talent” as clearly visible in the film.
- Johar urged audiences to relax, celebrate the return of cinemas, and stop “doom scrolling.”
- ‘Alpha,’ part of the YRF Spy Universe, opened with ₹9.25 crore and features Hrithik Roshan in a special appearance.
Filmmaker Karan Johar has publicly come out in strong support of Alia Bhatt’s latest film, ‘Alpha,’ amidst a wave of online trolling. He lauded Bhatt’s undeniable stardom and theatrical appeal, urging audiences to celebrate the return of cinema rather than succumbing to negativity.
Karan Johar’s Strong Defense of ‘Alpha’
Alpha has been making headlines ever since it hit cinemas on July 3, and Karan Johar has now shared his thoughts on the film. The spy thriller, which is part of the growing YRF Spy Universe, stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles. The film has received a mixed response from audiences and critics alike. While many have appreciated its action sequences and performances, others have raised concerns about its storytelling. Amid this ongoing conversation, Karan Johar has stepped in with his take, strongly supporting the film and its lead star.
He also praised Alia Bhatt’s performance, highlighting her “stardom and theatrical pull” along with her “unquestionable talent”, saying both are clearly visible in the film. He added, “The stardom and theatrical pull and unquestionable talent of Alia Bhatt and the impact of a big screen spectacle is undebatable and that YRF has a continued franchise and an endeavour to create theatrical tentpole experiences that need our applause and not any toxicity!”
Alia Bhatt’s Stardom & Theatrical Pull Praised
Wrapping up on a positive note, he urged people to step away from online negativity and simply enjoy cinema. “Please relax and celebrate that the cinemas are breathing!!! Go watch Alpha and stop doom scrolling!!” he wrote.
The film also brings in Anil Kapoor as RAW Chief Vikrant Kaul, while Hrithik Roshan makes a special appearance as Major Kabir, adding further weight to the expanding spy universe. The film also stars Bobby Deol as the main antagonist.
‘Alpha’ Box Office & Critical Reception
Alpha registered a decent opening. The film earned ₹ 9.25 crore on day 1 from 7,534 shows.
An excerpt from Hindustan Times review read, “Alpha is neither the disaster naysayers had predicted nor the reinvention the SpyVerse needed after the disappointing War 2. It is a competently mounted but emotionally underwhelming film that delivers very few highs, largely courtesy Hrithik Roshan, but never finds a compelling pulse of its own. Sometimes, that’s more disappointing than watching an outright bad film.”
Johar’s impassioned plea highlights the ongoing challenges faced by films amidst online scrutiny. His call to celebrate theatrical experiences underscores the importance of supporting cinema and appreciating the efforts behind big-screen spectacles.
