A Disappointing Finish: ‘Alpha’ Box Office Nears the End of Its Run

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's big spy actioner is closing out its theatrical journey on a quiet note. Alpha continues to add modest numbers in its second week, and the film…

By Reetam Bodhak

July 16, 2026

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Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s big spy actioner is closing out its theatrical journey on a quiet note. Alpha continues to add modest numbers in its second week, and the film now looks set to fall well short of expectations for a franchise entry of this scale. Here’s the full breakdown.

Alpha: Box Office Snapshot

Metric	Figure
2nd Wednesday Collection	Rs. 55 lakh
Total Collection So Far	Rs. 52.90 crore gross
Expected Final Total	Rs. 55–60 crore
Director	Shiv Rawail
Production House	Yash Raj Films

How the Second Week Is Playing Out

Alpha collected Rs. 55 lakh on its second Wednesday, marking a 15% drop from the previous Monday. That pushes the film’s running total to Rs. 52.90 crore gross at the Indian box office. The second week overall is expected to close around Rs. 53.50 crore, with the film now firmly in its final theatrical stretch.

Day-by-Day Breakdown

Day/Week	Box Office
Week 1	Rs. 45.25 crore
2nd Friday	Rs. 1.30 crore
2nd Saturday	Rs. 2.10 crore
2nd Sunday	Rs. 2.20 crore
2nd Monday	Rs. 0.65 crore
2nd Tuesday	Rs. 0.85 crore
2nd Wednesday	Rs. 0.55 crore (est.)
Total	Rs. 52.90 crore

Why This Result Falls Short

Based on current trends, Alpha is expected to close its full theatrical run somewhere between Rs. 55 crore and Rs. 60 crore — a underwhelming outcome for a film carrying the weight of a major franchise and brand behind it. Historically, female-led action films have struggled to draw audiences at the Indian box office, making this a challenging proposition from the outset.

The film’s difficulties were compounded by the broader state of the YRF Spy Universe, which has been at a low point following the underperformance of both Tiger 3 and, more significantly, War 2. Given that backdrop, simply getting the film off the ground and into theaters counts as a modest positive, even if the commercial outcome doesn’t match expectations.

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A Note on Yash Raj Films’ Approach

Despite the disappointing numbers, the production deserves credit for avoiding the inflated reporting and manipulative promotional tactics that have become common in the industry. The same restraint was evident during War 2‘s release as well, even with far more riding on that film. Yash Raj Films continues to accept both success and failure with consistency, rather than resorting to questionable practices to soften the narrative around underperforming releases.

FAQs

Q1: What is Alpha’s expected final box office total?

The film is projected to close its theatrical run between Rs. 55 crore and Rs. 60 crore gross in India.

Q2: Why has Alpha underperformed at the box office?

Female-led action films have historically struggled in India, and the broader YRF Spy Universe has been in a slump following War 2 and Tiger 3’s underperformance.