Alpha is one of the much-anticipated upcoming spy thrillers. The film has been generating enough buzz online since its announcement, with the main focus this time not on a male but on a female character in the central role, i.e., Alia Bhatt. While excitement for it is high, a large section of the internet holds different opinions.
Setting the likes and dislikes aside, the main point of discussion is Alia Bhatt’s box-office pull in an action-oriented role. Looking back at the stats, her previous release, Jigra, an action thriller in which Alia portrayed a strong and determined character, failed at the box office and didn’t leave a desirable impact. And with the history, the idea of carrying a massive spy franchise on her shoulders is a risky proposition. Adding to the challenges is the already high expectations among the viewers.
And the concern isn’t baseless, but the poor response to the film’s promotional material has stirred up a debate. Earlier, when the teaser was released, which only starred Alia Bhatt in the main role despite Sharvari also being one of the leads, fans looked disappointed. At the same time, many called the teaser scenes a copy of the French film La Femme Nikita. So fans were not really impressed with the teaser.
Adding to the disappointment was the trailer, which left fans unimpressed. Many pointed out that they feel Alia Bhatt isn’t suitable for the role she is playing, while many complained that too much of the plot has been revealed, which has reduced interest in watching the film. In sum, Alpha is in a negative light right now, with fans feeling disappointed.
The mixed reactions online and ongoing buzz raise a big question: can Alpha overcome skepticism and become a box-office success, or will the film struggle to meet expectations, leading to a major disaster? Well, the answer to this question only time will tell. But we feel the makers need to strengthen the film’s image ahead of release.
