Alpha is officially set to release on OTT more than a month after its theatrical release. The movie had a disappointing run in theatres and was even criticised for its story. Amid this, the movie has set a streaming date and has also created excitement among Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s fans.

Alpha OTT Release Date and Streaming Platform:

Alpha will release on Netflix on August 28, 2026, Friday, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan 2026.
Announcing the news, Netflix India wrote in the caption, "Get ready to join the Alpha gang. Watch Alpha, out 28 August, on Netflix!"

Alia Bhatt And Sharvari's Alpha: Cast And Characters

Alia Bhatt played the role of an assassin, Sita Kaul, whereas Sharvari is seen as Durga Kaul, Sita's estranged fraternal twin sister. Bobby Deol is also the new addition to the YRF Spy Universe and was seen as an antagonist, Indian Army Colonel Fateh Singh Lakhawat, and Sita's adoptive father.
Anil Kapoor reprised his role of Colonel Vikrant Kaul, Chief of R&AW. The supporting cast includes Dibyendu Bhattacharya as Dr. John Varghese, Vishal Katpal as Madhur Kulkarni, Shubhi Mehta as Susan Cherian, Digvijay Sawant as Subrato Das, among others.
The movie also had an interesting line-up for cameos with Hrithik Roshan as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, Dia Mirza as Janaki and Colonel Vikrant's late wife, and Ashutosh Rana as Colonel Sunil Luthra.

Alpha's Theatrical Performance

Despite creating immense hype and being the first female YRF spy universe film, Alpha had a disappointing run at the box office. The movie received mixed to negative responses for its weak storyline and action sequences.
Made on a budget of between Rs 100 crore and Rs 130 crore, Alpha collected around Rs 99 crore worldwide.

What is the story of Alpha?

Alpha follows Sita, a highly trained super-soldier and assassin raised in isolation by a rogue commander named Fateh Singh. The story focuses on RAW chief Colonel Vikrant Kaul and Fateh Singh as they develop a regenerative serum to create super-soldiers.

Conclusion:

Be prepared to witness an action saga on the OTT with the release of Alpha. It is not often we see a female-led action film in Bollywood.
 
(Image Credits: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)
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