The release of Alia Bhatt's highly anticipated spy film 'Alpha' has ignited widespread discussion among fans and netizens, who are dissecting the trailer's plot and visual elements. While many celebrate Bhatt's transformed look, others criticize apparent plot holes and predictable narrative tropes.
About the 'Alpha' Trailer
The trailer opens with Bhatt's character celebrating her 18th birthday at a hotel with her father, played by Bobby Deol. He hands her a key card and reveals that her birthday will be marked by her first mission: assassinating a man in one of the hotel rooms. The rest of the trailer showcases intense fight sequences and flashbacks of her childhood, where her father trains her to become an elite soldier and spy. A pivotal moment shows him tattooing the 'alpha' symbol on her arm while explaining its meaning. The trailer concludes with Bobby Deol entering the hotel room as his daughter shoots a man in the neck.
Netizens Dissect the 'Alpha' Trailer
As soon as the teaser went online, fans and netizens began analyzing it and sharing theories. Many pointed out that several themes appear highly predictable. One common theory suggests Bobby Deol's character will ultimately be revealed as the villain. A content creator dissected the entire plot based on the trailer, posting a video with the caption, "POV: You've seen 6 YRF spy films, and you can write the 7th with your eyes closed." In the video, he accurately predicted that Deol would be the real antagonist, Bhatt's character would uncover the truth, and she would embark on a mission to kill him. He also commented that characters like Pathan and Tiger, played by Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in the spy universe, typically save the day by the film's end.
Many viewers also noted a major plot hole involving the alpha tattoo. While the trailer heavily emphasizes Bhatt's character receiving the tattoo, it is conspicuously missing in several scenes and on the official poster. One netizen remarked, "Completely Erased Plot Elements: The trailer relies heavily on the revelation that Alia's character is branded with an 'Alpha' tattoo on her arm as part of a secret super-soldier program. Inexplicably, the poster completely airbrushes this vital, plot-centric mark off her skin." Another user shared screenshots showing the tattoo appearing and disappearing inconsistently, criticizing the editing and lighting. A third social media user posted screenshots and commented, "#Alpha Teaser: Not Fully Convincing Yet, Haryanvi accent feels uneven, The 'b****** laugh' moment doesn't land, 'Hhhhh' sound effect feels odd, Some action scenes look off, No physical transformation from Alia Bhatt for such demanding role, Small details, big impact."
Plagiarism Concerns Regarding 'Alpha'
Beyond plot analysis, netizens accused the film of plagiarism. Comparisons were drawn between the 'Alpha' poster and that of 'Dune', with many users sharing side-by-side images. One person commented, "I bet they used ChatGPT. 'Hey ChatGPT, replace the actors from this poster of Dune with the images of actors I have uploaded.'" Several viewers initially mistook the 'Alpha' poster for a 'Dune' poster. Additionally, the opening scene featuring Deol and Bhatt celebrating a birthday was compared to the 1990 Hollywood film 'La Femme Nikita', with users posting video clips to highlight similarities. One comment read, "All that pr stunts gone with one clip," while another stated, "What else does Bollywood know? Only two or three films out of a count have original stories, the rest are all copies!"
About 'Alpha'
'Alpha' stars Alia Bhatt, Bobby Deol, Sharvari, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles. Directed by Shiv Rawail, it is the seventh installment in the YRF Spy Universe, following 'War 2' starring Hrithik Roshan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr., released in August 2025. The film is scheduled for release on July 3, 2026.
