Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's much-anticipated spy thriller, "Alpha," has faced a challenging first week at the box office, struggling to attract audiences despite its star cast and action premise. The film, part of the YRF Spyverse, has failed to cross the ₹50 crore mark in India, indicating a downward spiral in its theatrical run.
"Alpha" Box Office Performance Dips Sharply
According to film trade portal Sacnilk, "Alpha" recorded a net domestic collection of ₹47.55 crore by the end of its first Thursday. Its daily collections showed a strong opening weekend followed by a significant decline:
- Friday: ₹9.25 crore
- Saturday: ₹11.50 crore
- Sunday: ₹13.25 crore
- Monday: ₹3.85 crore
- Tuesday: ₹4.25 crore
- Wednesday: ₹2.85 crore
- Thursday: ₹2.60 crore
This translates to a gross domestic collection of ₹56.66 crore and worldwide earnings of ₹79.21 crore so far. With a reported budget of ₹150 crore, trade analysts project "Alpha" to be a loss-making venture for its producers.
Analyst Predicts Losses for "Alpha"
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel commented on the film's trajectory, stating on X (formerly Twitter):
"#Alpha: WEEK ONE UNDERWHELMS… The writing was on the wall after a below-par opening weekend, and the sharp weekday drop has all but sealed the film’s box office fate. With #Dhamaal4 storming into cinemas today, #Alpha will surrender a major chunk of its screens and shows."
Kadel further estimated that "Alpha" is unlikely to surpass ₹65 crore in its lifetime net domestic collection, confirming its status as a significant financial disappointment.
"Dhamaal 4" Enters the Race with Strong Pre-Bookings
As "Alpha" falters, Ajay Devgn's comic caper, "Dhamaal 4," has hit theaters, eyeing a promising opening. The franchise's popularity and the genre's broad appeal are expected to work in its favor. Industry predictions suggest "Dhamaal 4" could collect between ₹12-14 crore on its opening Friday. The film had already garnered over ₹5 crore in pre-bookings by Thursday evening, with final pre-sales expected to exceed ₹6 crore, indicating a solid start for the comedy.