Alia Bhatt’s Alpha Opens to 90 Million Rupee Debut Amid Mixed Critical Reviews

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Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has returned to the action genre with her latest film, “Alpha,” which pulled in approximately 90 million rupees on its opening day. While the project has drawn mixed reactions from critics regarding its narrative depth, Bhatt’s physical performance as a covert operative has garnered attention, marking a notable shift in her recent on-screen persona.

The opening figures for “Alpha” reflect the consistent, albeit varied, box office performance that has characterized Bhatt’s recent career. While the 90-million-rupee debut marks a solid entry, it falls short of the record-breaking openings seen in some of her previous high-profile projects. The film arrives at a time when industry analysts are closely tracking her commercial trajectory following the underwhelming performance of her 2024 venture, “Jigra,” which she co-produced. That film managed only 45.5 million rupees on its first day and struggled to gain momentum, ultimately concluding with a domestic net collection of 310 million rupees.

In contrast, Bhatt’s filmography boasts several significant commercial successes that have redefined her standing in the industry. The 2023 hit “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” opened with a strong 110 million rupees and went on to accumulate over 1.5 billion rupees domestically. Similarly, the 2022 biographical drama “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, served as a career-defining moment for the actress, earning over 100 million rupees on day one and cementing its status as a box office success with a total domestic haul of 1.32 billion rupees.

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Bhatt has also demonstrated her draw in large-scale, high-budget spectacles. The fantasy epic “Brahmastra,” in which she starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor, saw a robust opening of 360 million rupees, finishing its theatrical run with an impressive 2.67 billion rupees. Furthermore, her brief but pivotal role in S.S. Rajamouli’s global phenomenon “RRR” contributed to a record-shattering opening day of 1.33 billion rupees across all languages, with the film eventually reaching a total domestic collection exceeding 7.82 billion rupees.

As the box office numbers for “Alpha” continue to unfold, the industry remains focused on whether the film’s action-heavy appeal can sustain its momentum and mirror the sustained success of Bhatt’s highest-grossing career highlights.