Vinay Kumar
Just days away from its big-screen debut, ‘Alpha’ has ticked off one of the final boxes before release. The Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer has now been granted its censor certificate, giving audiences a better sense of what’s in store when the action thriller hits theatres this week.
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ gets UA 16+ certificate
According to a News18 report, ‘Alpha’, directed by Shiv Rawail, has received a UA 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film is set to release in theatres worldwide on July 3 and marks Alia’s first full-fledged action role. The CBFC listing has also revealed the film’s runtime, confirming that ‘Alpha’ will clock in at 140 minutes, or 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Alia Bhatt’s character Sita explained
Beyond granting certification, the CBFC website has also shared the film’s official synopsis, giving fans a sneak peek into Alia’s character, Sita. It reads, “Driven by revenge, a young girl destroys anyone in her path until her journey uncovers the hidden truths of her own life. She is bold, cold, and ready to cross any line, hurting anyone who stands in her way.”
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ cast and franchise details
Featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as the leads, the film also sees Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor take on important roles. It is the seventh entry in the Spy Universe and the fourth standalone film in the franchise, following in the footsteps of ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, ‘War’, ‘Pathaan’, ‘Tiger 3’, and ‘War 2’. With ‘Alpha’, the franchise welcomes Alia as its first-ever female spy.
Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects
On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in the film ‘Jigra’. Up next, she will be seen in ‘Love & War’ alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.
