Alpha 2nd Weekend Box Office: Reaches the 50 Crore Net Mark Late as the Spy-Thriller Continues to Underperform

BY SACNILK

The latest entry in the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha, has concluded its second weekend with numbers that suggest an uphill battle for the big-budget project. Featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles, the action-thriller has struggled to generate the kind of footfalls expected from a film of this scale. Although the movie officially crossed the 50 Crore net mark on its second Saturday, the collection remains significantly low when compared to the reported production cost of 100 to 130 Crore. With the trend remaining stagnant even on Sunday, the film is clearly underperforming and faces a difficult road ahead. Looking at the India net collections, the second weekend started with a dip on Friday, which is expected for most releases. Day 8 brought in ₹1.65 Crore, representing a 34 percent drop from the previous day's earnings. However, the film bounced back on Saturday with a 36.4 percent growth, collecting ₹2.25 Crore and pushing the total net past the 50 Crore mark. Interestingly, Sunday collections held completely flat at ₹2.25 Crore despite running on slightly fewer shows. This brings the total India net collection to ₹53.60 Crore and the India gross to ₹63.91 Crore after ten days of its theatrical run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Alpha - India Box Office Breakdown (2nd Weekend)DayGross CollectionNet CollectionShowsOccupancyDay 8 (2nd Friday)₹1.96 Cr₹1.65 Cr4,83112.9%Day 9 (2nd Saturday)₹2.70 Cr₹2.25 Cr2,88322.2%Day 10 (2nd Sunday)₹2.70 Cr₹2.25 Cr2,73327.9%Total 10 Days₹63.91 Cr₹53.60 Cr-- The ticket sales data on BookMyShow shows a modest increase during the weekend period. The film sold approximately 22,700 tickets on its second Friday, which rose to about 34,800 tickets on Saturday. Sunday saw a slight dip from the Saturday peak, with roughly 30,600 tickets booked. Overall, the film has managed to sell about 9.24 Lakh tickets on the platform so far. In the national multiplex chains including PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the cumulative sales for the second weekend reached over 25,000 tickets. Sunday was the strongest day for these chains, accounting for about 12,000 of those tickets across approximately 1,400 shows. This resulted in a Sunday gross of roughly ₹42 Lakh from these specific circuits. Within the national chains on Sunday, PVR contributed the most with about 6,100 tickets sold and a gross of ₹24 Lakh, while INOX and Cinepolis followed with approximately 4,000 and 1,900 tickets respectively. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Analyzing the occupancy for the second Sunday reveals a logical trend across the day. The morning shows for the Hindi 2D version started slow at 8.00 percent, but the numbers improved significantly as the day progressed. Afternoon shows recorded 32.23 percent occupancy, which peaked in the evening at 36.85 percent before concluding the night at 27.54 percent. The overall India occupancy for the tenth day stood at 27.85 percent. This follows a steady growth from Friday's 12.89 percent and Saturday's 22.18 percent overall occupancy. Regionally, the film saw its best engagement in markets like Pune and Ahmedabad on Sunday. Pune recorded an impressive 28.0 percent overall occupancy across 100 shows, with afternoon screenings hitting 41.0 percent. Ahmedabad followed with 24.5 percent occupancy over 154 shows. Other key regions like Bengaluru and Mumbai held steady at 24.0 percent and 22.0 percent occupancy respectively. The National Capital Region (NCR) ran the highest number of shows at 356, maintaining an overall occupancy of 21.8 percent. Surat also contributed with 16.3 percent occupancy across 106 shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international market is also contributing to the film's steady climb. In North America, the film is finding an audience among the diaspora. According to data from Venky Box Office, Alpha earned 22,000 dollars (approximately ₹18 Lakh) on Friday and 24,000 dollars (approximately ₹20 Lakh) on Saturday. This brings its cumulative North American total to 880,000 dollars (approximately ₹7.30 Crore). Overall, the film collected approximately ₹2.95 Crore from overseas markets during the second weekend alone. The total overseas gross now stands at ₹25.50 Crore, pushing the worldwide gross collection to ₹89.41 Crore at the end of ten days. With just about ₹10 Crore more to go, the film is well on its way to hitting the ₹100 Crore worldwide gross mark by the end of its second week.

BY SACNILK

The Yash Raj Films Spy Universe has come a long way since its inception in 2012 with Ek Tha Tiger. Over the last decade, we have seen this franchise evolve from standalone actioners into a massive interconnected cinematic world featuring some of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. While the universe has largely been dominated by male leads like Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Shah Rukh Khan, Alpha marks a significant pivot as the first female-led installment. Starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, this film carries the weight of expanding the lore while maintaining the high-octane momentum established by predecessors like Pathaan and Tiger 3. On its sixth day, which was a Wednesday, Alpha earned a net collection of 2.85 crore across India. When we look at this in comparison to the previous day, it represents a 32.9 percent drop from Tuesday's net of 4.25 crore. However, it is important to note that Tuesday's numbers were slightly inflated due to it being a discounted ticket day, which is a common trend in the current exhibition landscape. The film maintained its presence across 7,321 shows on Wednesday, which indicates that exhibitors are still giving it a fair amount of breathing room despite the usual mid-week slump. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Taking a closer look at the cumulative totals, Alpha has reached a total India net collection of 44.95 crore, with the total India gross standing at 53.59 crore. While these figures represent the current standing after six days, they reflect a clear underperformance when considering the massive scale and franchise value of the Spy Universe. For a brand that usually commands much higher footfalls, these numbers indicate that the film is finding it difficult to live up to the high commercial benchmarks set by its predecessors. The audience engagement remains visible on digital platforms as well. On BookMyShow, the film saw 37,390 tickets booked on Wednesday, following a high of 82,920 tickets on Tuesday. This brings the total tickets sold on the platform to approximately 8,02,360 so far. If we break down the performance in national cinema chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the numbers give us a clearer picture of urban audience interest. For the selected day, PVR led the way with roughly 5,000 tickets sold, amounting to a gross of 15 lakh. INOX followed closely with approximately 4,400 tickets and a gross of 10.5 lakh, while Cinepolis contributed about 1,850 tickets with a gross of 4 lakh. In total, these major chains accounted for roughly 11,250 tickets and a combined gross of over 29 lakh. The overall occupancy for the Hindi 2D version stood at 9.79 percent, starting with a lower morning opening of 6 percent and peaking during the night shows at about 12.5 percent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Regionally, the National Capital Region and Mumbai continue to be the primary drivers for the film. NCR recorded an occupancy of 10.3 percent across 743 shows, while Mumbai followed with 9.5 percent across 549 shows. Other cities like Pune and Ahmedabad also hovered around the 9 percent mark, showing a fairly uniform interest across major metropolitan hubs. This consistency is vital for the film as it heads into its second weekend, where it will need to see a jump in footfalls to sustain its long-term theatrical run. On the global front, the early estimates for the overseas collection stand at 1.50 crore for Day 6, taking the total overseas gross to 21.30 crore. According to data tracked by Venky Box Office, the film earned 119,000 dollars (approx. 1 crore) in North America on Tuesday, bringing its total in that region to 750,000 dollars (approx. 6.25 crore). When we combine the domestic gross of 53.59 crore with the overseas estimates, the total worldwide gross collection for Alpha is approximately 74.89 crore so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) To give you some context on these numbers, Alpha has already managed to surpass the lifetime worldwide collection of Alia Bhatt's previous solo-led film, Jigra, within its first six days. For comparison, Jigra ended its run with a worldwide gross of 56.93 crore and an India net of 31.98 crore. By crossing these milestones in less than a week, Alpha has demonstrated the added pull of the Spy Universe brand. The logical next step for the film will be to target the 100 crore worldwide mark as it enters its second week of release.

BY SACNILK

The YRF Spy Universe has grown into a massive cinematic force over the years, starting with the Tiger franchise and reaching new heights with films like Pathaan and the recent War 2. While the series has traditionally been dominated by male leads, Alpha marks a significant milestone as the first female-centric film in this action-packed universe. However, looking at the box office trajectory, the franchise has seen a bit of a downward trend since the release of War 2. Alpha has now completed its first three days with a domestic net collection of ₹34.00 Cr, while the India gross stands at ₹40.80 Cr. Although the numbers are lower than its predecessors, the film showed steady growth each day, indicating a fair level of interest in this new direction for the spy saga. The journey began on Friday with a net collection of ₹9.25 Cr. On its opening day, the film was showcased across 7,534 shows with an average occupancy of 20.0%. It was a fair start, but the real momentum was expected over the weekend. On Saturday, Alpha saw a healthy jump of 24.3%, bringing in ₹11.50 Cr net. The number of shows slightly decreased to 6,882, but the occupancy improved to 25.0%, indicating that the word of mouth was beginning to settle in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The growth continued into Sunday, which is currently seeing early estimates for its overseas and worldwide totals. The domestic net collection for Day 3 stands final at ₹13.25 Cr, marking a 15.2% rise from Saturday. The film utilized 7,439 shows on its third day, and the occupancy peaked at 29.0%. Overseas, the film is estimated to have collected ₹5.00 Cr on Sunday, pushing the total international gross to ₹18.00 Cr. The overall worldwide gross for the opening weekend currently stands at an estimated ₹58.80 Cr. Alpha - Opening Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 1 (Friday)₹ 9.25 Cr7,534Day 2 (Saturday)₹ 11.50 Cr6,882Day 3 (Sunday)₹ 13.25 Cr7,439Total Weekend₹ 34.00 Cr21,855 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of ticket sales, BookMyShow recorded significant activity throughout the weekend. The platform saw 70.95K tickets sold during pre-sales, followed by 153.72K on Friday. Saturday proved to be the peak for online bookings with 202K tickets, while Sunday remained strong with 181.86K tickets. In total, over 608K tickets were booked via this platform alone. When we look at the national chains specifically for Sunday, the film sold a total of 63,000 tickets, resulting in a gross collection of ₹2.51 Cr with an overall occupancy of 10%. Breaking this down by chain, PVR was the top contributor with 33,000 tickets sold and a gross of ₹1.40 Cr at 13% occupancy. INOX followed with 20,500 tickets and a gross of ₹0.80 Cr at 9% occupancy, while Cinepolis accounted for 9,500 tickets and a gross of ₹0.31 Cr with an occupancy of 7%. These numbers reflect a decent level of engagement in the major circuits, providing a useful benchmark for how the film might trend in urban areas during the week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Regional occupancy data for the third day provides a clearer picture of where the film is resonating most. The National Capital Region (NCR) saw the highest volume with 739 shows and a strong overall occupancy of 33.0%. Mumbai followed with 545 shows at 27.3% occupancy, while Ahmedabad recorded 29.3% occupancy across 468 shows. Interestingly, cities with fewer shows often saw higher engagement; for instance, Bengaluru had 289 shows with 31.3% occupancy, and Hyderabad managed a healthy 31.8% across 218 shows. Other key markets like Surat and Pune maintained steady footfalls with 27.0% and 27.3% occupancy from 268 and 241 shows, respectively. Across all these major regions, the evening shows consistently performed best, with Hyderabad even hitting 49.0% occupancy during the peak period. While the collections are decent on their own merit, a comparison with other films in the YRF Spy Universe shows that Alpha has had a relatively quiet start. It currently stands as the weakest release in the franchise in terms of opening weekend collections. However, given that it is a female-led actioner, the steady growth from Friday to Sunday is a positive sign. Here is how the YRF Spy Universe movies rank based on their India net opening weekend collections: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) YRF Spy Universe Opening Weekend Comparison - India Net Pathaan: ₹ 280.75 Cr (Wednesday Release) War 2: ₹ 175.75 Cr (Thursday Release) War: ₹ 166.25 Cr (Wednesday Release) Tiger Zinda Hai: ₹ 114.93 Cr (Friday Release) Ek Tha Tiger: ₹ 100.57 Cr (Wednesday Release) Tiger 3: ₹ 44.50 Cr (Sunday Release) Alpha: ₹ 34.00 Cr (Friday Release) The coming weekdays will be crucial for Alpha to maintain its momentum. Since the growth has been consistent over the weekend, the trade will be watching closely to see if the film can hold steady on Monday and beyond to ensure a successful lifetime run at the box office.

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, July 2 - The buzz surrounding Alpha has been steadily growing as Alia Bhatt and Sharvari gear up for the release of their upcoming spy action thriller. Backed by YRF and set within the popular Spy Universe, the film has attracted attention primarily because of its female-led espionage storyline and stylish action-packed presentation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The trailer and promotional material have received mostly positive reactions online, with audiences praising the visuals and action sequences, though some remain cautious about the film's mass appeal compared to previous entries in the Spy Universe. It was important for the movie to show some movement in advance sales, which opened just two days before release. Advance bookings in multiplex chains have shown fair momentum so far, particularly in urban centres, with over opening day sales reaching 2+ crore gross (with block seats) as of 3 PM, with a few hours still left before the film hits the big screen on July 3rd. While the advances are not that strong, they are not too poor either. The trade has been projecting 7-8 crore net opening, and the pre-sales trend does suggest the same. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Opening Day Net Collection in the YRF Spy Universe (Hindi Only) S. No. Movie Lead Actor(s) Opening Day Collection 1 Ek Tha Tiger (2012) Salman Khan ₹ 32.93 Cr 2 Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) Salman Khan ₹ 34.10 Cr 3 War (2019) Hrithik Roshan / Tiger Shroff ₹ 51.60 Cr 4 Pathaan (2023) Shah Rukh Khan ₹ 55.00 Cr 5 Tiger 3 (2024) Salman Khan ₹ 43.00 Cr 6 War 2 (2025) Hrithik Roshan / Jr. NTR ₹ 29.00 Cr Though the makers would have liked a double-digit start, the movement in advance sales doesn't seem to be that strong. Positive word-of-mouth could still push the film closer to a double-digit opening, but that's the thing for the future. If the film manages to score on the projected lines, it can be considered modest to decent, given that it is a female-led film in the Spy Universe. Alpha carries considerable expectations because of its association with the YRF Spy Universe, which has previously delivered multiple blockbuster titles led by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Hrithik Roshan. However, Alpha is attempting to carve its own identity by focusing on a fresh narrative and female protagonists rather than relying solely on established franchise formulas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})

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Here is the Hindi movie Alpha box office collection which is a Spy Action Thriller film. This film is directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by . ## Alpha stars , Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Wagh, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Hrithik Roshan in key roles. ## Alpha Review ## Alpha Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## Alpha Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Alpha Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## Alpha Verdict: Coming Soon ## Alpha Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 3rd July 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.