'See you on...': Is Alia Bhatt confirming her 'Alpha' cameo in Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani's 'War 2'?
The highly anticipated 'War 2', featuring stars
Hrithik Roshan
,
Jr NTR
, and
Kiara Advani
, is coming to cinemas on August 14 as the newest installment in the YRF Spy Universe. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the newly released trailer promises an adrenaline-fueled mix of action, romance, drama, and patriotism.
Among the many celebrities who applauded the trailer,
Alia Bhatt
's energetic response stood out and captured widespread attention.
Alia Bhatt's Instagram Story Sparks Speculation
Alia took to her Instagram story to share the 'War 2' trailer, captioning it with her exact words: "Mazedaaaaaar," along with fire emojis. She further added, "See you on the 14th. In a cinema near meee." This playful message, mentioning the release date of August 14, has sparked fresh excitement and rumors among fans about her potential cameo in the film's post-credit scene alongside Sharvari, as part of the Alpha storyline.
Although nothing has been officially confirmed, Alia's story has certainly added fuel to the ongoing speculation.
Rumours of a Strategic Post-Credits Cameo
As per India Today reports, Alia and Sharvari Wagh, the stars of YRF's upcoming female-led spy thriller 'Alpha' set to release in December 2025, are rumoured to make a brief yet impactful appearance in the post-credits scene of 'War 2'. The report further said that it's short, yes, but it has tension, mystery and a hint of what these two women are capable of.
It's not just a cameo—it's a setup.
Filming Under Tight Security
The report also stated that Alia and Wagh's cameo for 'War 2' was filmed earlier this year under strict security measures. To keep the project tightly under wraps, only a minimal crew was present during the shoot to maintain secrecy.
The makers announced in October last year, "On Christmas 2025, #ALPHA will rise! Get ready for an action-packed holiday...
25th Dec, 2025".
'Alpha' Announcement and Film Details
Although Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh have started filming their roles, the storyline of 'Alpha' remains largely undisclosed. Helmed by director Shiv Rawail, this film aims to build on the triumphs of YRF's acclaimed spy franchises, including 'Tiger', 'War', and 'Pathaan', by unveiling the franchise's inaugural female-centric installment, thereby broadening the YRF Spy Universe.
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