Alia Bhatt and Sharvari to feature in a special song for Alpha ; promises to be a visual spectacle : Exclusive
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh are set to ignite the screen in YRF Spy Universe's 'Alpha' with a spectacular, high-octane song sequence. The actresses are undergoing rigorous training to deliver a breathtaking performance in this visually stunning track. 'Alpha,' directed by Shiv Rawail, promises adrenaline-pumping action and is slated for a grand Christmas 2025 release.
It's a known fact that
Hrithik Roshan
and
Jr NTR
are teaming up for a special number in War 2, but ETimes has now exclusively learnt that YRF Spy Universe's upcoming big-ticket film Alpha will also boast a star-studded special track.
The highly anticipated
Aditya Chopra
production, starring
Alia Bhatt
and
Sharvari Wagh
, is all set to feature both actresses in a lavishly mounted song sequence that promises to be nothing short of a spectacle.
According to insiders, this song has been designed as a high-octane, glamorous extravaganza. the track is said to showcase both Alia and Sharvari in a never-seen-before avatar. The two stars are reportedly leaving no stone unturned in preparing for the number.
From long hours in the rehearsal studios to grueling gym sessions, both actresses are working tirelessly to ensure they deliver a performance that matches the scale and ambition of the YRF Spy Universe.
A source close to the production reveals, 'Both Alia and Sharvari were excited about this song. It's big and breathtaking. The idea was always to have a visually stunning, high-energy song featuring the two female leads in an action-packed environment, and it's shaping up exactly like that.'
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Alpha, touted as one of the biggest female-led action thrillers in the country, marks Alia Bhatt's foray into the YRF Spy Universe after the success of her recent ventures. She is the first female superstar to have a YRF Spy Universe film mounted on her, thereby mounting her stature as equal to the leading men of Indian cinema. Sharvari, the rising star of Indian cinema, joins Alia in this film which expected to be a major clutter-breaking film in Hindi cinema.
Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha has been creating buzz ever since its announcement. The combination of Aditya Chopra's vision, a fresh pairing of Alia and Sharvari, and its promise of adrenaline-pumping action has kept audiences eagerly waiting for updates. With this new revelation about the special song, expectations have soared even higher.
Alpha is slated for a grand release during the Christmas weekend of 2025, setting the stage for a blockbuster year-end at the box office.The film also features
Anil Kapoor
,
Bobby Deol
and a cameo apperance by Hrithik Roshan.
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