Yash Raj Films’ highly awaited action entertainer, *Alpha*, headlined by Alia Bhatt, is now set to release on April 17, 2026. The production house confirmed the new release date while revealing that the film’s visual effects (VFX) require additional time to ensure *Alpha* is presented in its visually best form to the audience.
*Alpha* pairs Alia Bhatt with Sharvari in this relentless action thriller and features Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles. The intense storyline brings Alia and Sharvari head-to-head against Bobby Deol in a brutal showdown, which is part of the ever-expanding YRF Spy Universe.
### Release Date Shift Due to VFX Requirements
A Yash Raj Films spokesperson told Bollywood Hungama,
“*Alpha* is an extremely special film for us and we want to present the film in its most cinematic self. We have realised that the VFX will take a little longer than what we had initially assumed. We want to leave no stone unturned to make *Alpha* into a theatrical experience for everyone to cherish. Thus, we will now release the film on April 17, 2026.”
### Alia Bhatt’s New Action Avatar
*Alpha* marks Alia Bhatt’s first collaboration with Yash Raj Films and introduces her in a brand new action avatar. It also officially brings Alia into the YRF Spy Universe, which has already been graced by some of India’s biggest superstars.
Notably, *Alpha* is set to be India’s first female-led, full-fledged action film, with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari teaming up to showcase action sequences that audiences have never witnessed before on the big screen.
### Industry Perspective on the Delay
An industry trade source shared insights on the postponement:
“This discussion was brewing for a while as the teams were rushing to finish the film, but the timelines seemed unrealistic. So, the decision to push is logical. *Alpha* is a very important film, and the team wants to work on it to put out the best film. It’s a fair call and the current cluttered release window—from *Avatar* to January end—has no bearing on this decision.”
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