Alia Bhatt Takes The Lead In YRF's Spy Universe, Promising An Unforgettable Avatar

Actor Alia Bhatt will reportedly headline the first female-led film in Yash Raj Films’ expanding spy universe. According to media reports, Alia will portray a ‘super agent’ in the eighth film in the franchise, produced by Aditya Chopra. Commenced in 2012 with ‘Ek Tha Tiger,’ the YRF spyverse has spanned blockbusters like ‘Tiger Zinda Hai,’ ‘War’ and the recent hit ‘Pathaan.’ Notably, all of these films have been fronted by male superstars.

According to a Pinkvilla source, “Aditya Chopra and the team have planned an epic female-led spy film with Alia Bhatt which is expected to push her to the edge. Alia’s inclusion to the Spy Universe indicates that Aditya Chopra is leaving no audience segment out of the equation. It’s going to be Alia Bhatt like never before.”

Alia Bhatt To Portray A Spy, Showcasing A Never-Before-Seen Avatar

According to reports, acclaimed Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is set to make history as the first female lead in a Yash Raj Films production within their esteemed spy universe. The film, in which Bhatt will portray a formidable 'super agent,' is scheduled to begin production in 2024. A source close to Pinkvilla said, “Alia Bhatt is one of the biggest crowd pullers in today’s time, and she will be playing a super-agent in the YRF Spy Universe like Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Shah Rukh Khan."

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Alia Bhatt previously portrayed a spy in the film 'Raazi,' but reports suggest that her upcoming role in the YRF production will showcase her in an entirely new and unprecedented character. Currently, Alia eagerly anticipates the release of her Hollywood debut film, 'Heart of Stone,' where she portrays the antagonist. Additionally, she has also secured a role in Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.'

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YRF's Spy Universe

This highly anticipated project with Alia Bhatt will mark the eighth installment in the YRF Spy Universe, following the successes of films like ‘Ek Tha Tiger,’ ‘Tiger Zinda Hai,’ ‘War,’ ‘Pathaan,’ ‘Tiger 3,’ ‘War 2,’ and ‘Tiger vs Pathaan.’ As audiences eagerly await the release of 'Tiger 3' starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif this Diwali, the upcoming War 2 featuring Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr., and Kiara Advani is slated to commence filming in November. Fighter, which also stars Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, will release next year.

Aditya Chopra's decision to include Alia in the YRF spy universe demonstrates a comprehensive approach to catering to diverse audience segments within the franchise. Alia's immense popularity among the youth and Gen Z in India, coupled with her status as one of the most beloved actresses of our generation, makes her portrayal as a spy in an action-packed entertainer a captivating novelty for all the different audience groups she appeals to.

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Meanwhile, she will be next seen in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ with Ranveer Singh. It is slated to release on July 28, 2023.

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