ALPHA (2026) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER & SOUNDTRACK

ALPHA (2026), stylized as ALPHA, is Yash Raj Films' first female-led spy thriller and the seventh film in the YRF Spy Universe. Headlined by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, with Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles, the film released theatrically worldwide on 3 July 2026 and quickly became one of the year's most talked-about big-screen releases.

Bhatt — also in the news over the Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt's Inshallah revival news — leads an ensemble that brings fresh energy to the franchise, while the music department turned heads of its own with a brand-new composing duo at the helm. Read on for the movie facts, the verified soundtrack details, the official trailer and answers to the most-asked questions.

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Movie Facts

Title: Alpha (2026), stylized ALPHA

Release Date: 3 July 2026 (worldwide theatrical)

Director: Shiv Rawail

Cast: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol

Music Director: Rohansh & Abeer

Background Score: Sanchit Balhara & Ankit Balhara

Banner: Yash Raj Films

Producer: Aditya Chopra

Co-Producer: Akshaye Widhani

Story: Uday Chopra

Soundtrack & Music

Alpha's music is one of its biggest talking points. The songs are composed by the debutant film-composing duo Rohansh & Abeer — Rohansh Pandit and Abeer Pandit, the sons of Lalit Pandit of the legendary Jatin-Lalit pair, who had earlier composed the 2023 Warner Bros. peace anthem “Coming Home” as teenagers, per reports — while the background score is by Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara. Lyrics across the album come from Kumaar, Anvitaa Dutt, Kausar Munir, and Rohansh & Abeer themselves.

The official YRF “ALPHA Music Album | Audio Jukebox” presents these verified songs:

• “Massacre” — Shilpa Rao, Jonita Gandhi, Rohansh Pandit, Abeer Pandit (lyrics: Kausar Munir)
• “Champagne” — Akasa (lyrics: Anvitaa Dutt)
• “Haaniya” — Vishal Dadlani, Rohansh Pandit, Abeer Pandit (lyrics: Kumaar)
• “Agni” — Rohansh Pandit, Abeer Pandit (lyrics: Rohansh & Abeer, Ranj)
• “Vaar Vaar” — Sahib Samra, Ruaa Kayy (lyrics: Sahib Samra)
• “Shadows” — Rohansh Pandit, Abeer Pandit (lyrics: Rohansh & Abeer)
• “Massacre – Midnight Version” — Rohansh Pandit, Abeer Pandit (lyrics: Rohansh & Abeer, Aaishvary Thackeray)

The jukebox also carries the film's score themes by Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara: “Fateh's Theme”, “Alpha x Hip-Hop Theme”, “Alpha vs Alpha Theme”, “Kabir x Alpha Theme”, “Rola Paen De – Kaul in Action (OST)” and “I'm Gonna Eat You Alive (OST)”. The “Kabir x Alpha Theme” nods to Kabir, the War operative — for more on the actor behind him, see our Hrithik Roshan biography. A reported Hrithik Roshan appearance in the film itself remains unconfirmed: according to reports, Rohansh & Abeer composed the themes heard during several key scenes, including Hrithik Roshan's sequence.

For another YRF Spy Universe soundtrack, check out our War 2 songs, lyrics, cast & music post.

Watch the Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer of Alpha, released on the YRF YouTube channel:

FAQs

When was Alpha released?
Alpha released in theatres worldwide on 3 July 2026, as noted in YRF's official trailer description.

Who composed the music of Alpha?
The songs are composed by debutant film composers Rohansh & Abeer, while the background score is by Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara.

How does Alpha connect to the YRF Spy Universe?
It is the seventh film in the YRF Spy Universe and Hindi cinema's first female-led film in the franchise. For more on the universe's biggest star, read our Shah Rukh Khan biography.

Who stars in Alpha?
The film is headlined by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, with Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in key roles. For more on the leading lady, read our Alia Bhatt biography.