Alia Bhatt Sharvari Starrer Alpha Likely to Skip April 2026 Release to Avoid Clash With Salman Khan Battle of Galwan
Alia Bhatt Sharvari Starrer Alpha Likely to Skip April 2026 Release to Avoid Clash With Salman Khan Battle of Galwan
The box-office calendar for 2026 is witnessing a major reshuffle as Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan officially locked its release date as April 17, 2026. The announcement came alongside the film’s teaser launch on December 27, coinciding with Salman Khan’s 60th birthday celebrations, instantly creating buzz across the industry.
However, this development appears to have prompted a strategic rethink for Alpha, the much-awaited spy action thriller headlined by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Alpha was earlier slated for an April 2026 release, which would have resulted in a direct clash with Battle of Galwan. – Alia Bhatt Sharvari Starrer Alpha Likely to Skip April 2026 Release to Avoid Clash With Salman Khan Battle of Galwan
Alpha Likely to Move Out of April 2026 Window
According to trade reports, producer Aditya Chopra is keen to avoid a high-stakes box-office face-off with the Salman Khan starrer. The makers are reportedly planning to shift Alpha from its tentative April 17, 2026 release date, opting instead to reassess the theatrical calendar before announcing a new date.
While there has been no official confirmation from Yash Raj Films yet, industry insiders suggest that the final release timeline will be locked after evaluating upcoming holiday weekends and competing releases over the next few months.
Notably, this is not the first scheduling change for Alpha. The film was initially expected to hit theatres during Christmas 2025 but was postponed due to extensive post-production and visual effects work. – Alia Bhatt Sharvari Starrer Alpha Likely to Skip April 2026 Release to Avoid Clash With Salman Khan Battle of Galwan
Inside Alpha and the Expanding YRF Spy Universe
Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha marks the seventh installment in the YRF Spy Universe. The film revolves around two formidable intelligence agents and brings a fresh dynamic to the franchise by placing two women at the centre of the narrative. Alongside Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, the film also features Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles.
The universe recently expanded further with War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, directed by Ayan Mukerji. Interestingly, the post-credit sequence of War 2 introduced Bobby Deol’s mysterious character, who is expected to emerge as the principal antagonist in Alpha.
More About Battle of Galwan
Battle of Galwan is a large-scale action drama based on the bestselling book India’s Most Fearless. The film chronicles the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops and features Salman Khan as Indian Army officer Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film stars Chitrangada Singh as the female lead.
With two massive projects recalibrating their release strategies, the April 2026 box-office window is shaping up to be closely watched. Fans now await an official announcement confirming Alpha’s new release date as anticipation continues to build around both high-profile films.
Alia Bhatt Sharvari Starrer Alpha Likely to Skip April 2026 Release to Avoid Clash With Salman Khan Battle of Galwan
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