YRF Spy Universe’s latest film, Alpha starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has witnessed a major Alpha Monday crash at the box office. After a modest opening weekend, the film’s first weekday collections indicate a sharp decline that puts even the ₹100 crore net mark in serious doubt.
Box Office Collections Crash on Monday
The film’s Monday performance was disappointing, showing a heavy drop from weekend numbers. Here’s how Alpha has performed in its first four days:
| Period | India Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| 4-Day Total | ₹43.4 Cr |
The drastic Monday fall signals weak audience retention and poor word-of-mouth. Similar patterns were seen with The Raja Saab's Monday crash earlier this year, which also struggled to hold weekday numbers after an underwhelming weekend.
Why Alpha Failed to Hold
Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha marks the YRF Spy Universe’s first female-led entry, featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as agents alongside Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. Despite the star power and franchise backing, the film received unanimously negative reviews from both critics and audiences.
The Alpha Monday crash is particularly concerning for YRF, as the Spy Universe has been a prestige project for the production house. With Monday collections falling sharply, the film is now heading towards being classified as a significant failure within the franchise.
Industry analysts suggest that negative word-of-mouth spread quickly after the opening weekend, leading to the steep weekday drop. The ₹100 crore India net milestone, which seemed achievable after Friday, now looks highly unlikely unless the film shows exceptional hold over the coming days.
