This Friday, cinephiles were treated to one of the most awaited releases of 2026, the action-packed espionage thriller – ‘Alpha’. with Alia Bhatt And with Sarwari in the lead, this 7th installment of the YRF spy universe centers around two strong women at the heart of the story. The movie has been making waves since its inception, and now, with the impressive opening numbers, it is grabbing all the headlines once again. According to trade reports, the Alia Bhatt starrer has opened well in both the domestic and international markets. The film has collected Rs 16 crore worldwide, and with the increase over the weekend, it is expected to touch the new milestone.
Day 1 of ‘Alpha’ box office collection
Directed by Shiv Rawel, ‘Alpha’ recorded Rs 9 crore nett across 7,534 shows in India, according to Sacknilk. Meanwhile, India’s total collection has reached Rs 10.80 crore. Coming to the overseas market, with its compelling story and visual spectacle, the film opened with Rs 5 crore and pushed its worldwide total collection to Rs 15.80 crore.
Occupy ‘Alpha’ day 1
As of Friday, July 3, 2026, ‘Alpha’ had an overall occupancy rate of 20.40 percent. Breaking it down, morning shows saw a decent footfall with 9.92 percent occupancy, which increased to 17.85 percent in the afternoon. It was interesting to note how the occupancy rate increased as the day progressed. The evening show had a footfall of 19.69 percent, while the night show saw the highest rate, 34.15 percent.
‘Alpha’: Alia Bhatt’s entry scene wows the audience
They say first impression is the last impression, and it seems YRF has taken serious note of this. While the entire film impressed the audience, Alia Bhatt’s entry scene had a different impact.“Greatest Alia Bhatt entry scene in cinema history. Period. Forget what you’ve seen him do before. Shanaya? Gangubai? Hurry up? Erase them from your memory as Sita aka Alpha arrives, and her introduction scene is an absolute, face-melting masterclass in screen presence,” read another post.
About ‘Alpha’
Apart from Alia Bhatt and Sharbari, the movie also stars Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in lead roles. While the former plays the big bad, the latter is seen as an accomplice of ‘alpha’ girls. Last but not the least, Hrithik Roshan’s cameo steals the show.Disclaimer: Box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from various public and industry sources All figures are approximate unless expressly stated, providing a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. This total may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This information is provided for information and entertainment purposes only.
