Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's spy action drama, Alpha, has made a modest start at the Indian box office, collecting Rs 4 crore on its first discounted Tuesday and netting Rs 40 crore in five days. While the film's opening performance is underwhelming, it's expected to close its first week around Rs 47 crore nett, surpassing the Rs 50 crore mark by its second Friday. However, the movie's prospects are clouded by the upcoming release of Dhamaal 4, which could further dent its business. Historically, female-led action films have struggled to attract audiences in India, and the YRF Spy Universe, of which Alpha is a part, has been facing challenges due to the underperformance of Tiger 3 and War 2. Despite this, the production house, Yash Raj Films, is commendable for its integrity, avoiding the feeding and other malpractices that have become prevalent in the industry. The film's success or failure is yet to be determined, but it's a risky proposition that could impact the future of female-led action films in Bollywood. As for the box office figures, they are subjective trade estimates and do not constitute actual, finalized collections. The article also mentions the disappointing performance of Bandar, a film starring Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap, which collected a mere Rs 3.50 crore in its closing days.
