Sharvari Welcomes Bobby Deol On Board As Alpha Villain, Says She's 'Too Proud' Of YRF Film
War 2 Movie Updates: After the title reveal announcement, fans have been eagerly awaiting an update on Alpha, featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. A small glimpse of the film, along with the announcement of Bobby Deol as the villain, was kept as a surprise for fans and shown alongside War 2 in theatres today. As fans lauded Bobby, recalling his Animal avatar, Sharvari took to her Instagram Story to express her excitement after it was announced to the world that Bobby Deol is officially on board for Alpha. She also shared her happiness about the Alpha update being revealed on the big screen.
Sharvari is on cloud nine after officially joining the prestigious YRF Spy Universe with the upcoming film Alpha. Taking to Instagram Story, the actor expressed her excitement after the title announcement, writing, 'Feeling toooo tooo tooooo overwhelmed & proud to be a part of this incredible cinematic universe! YRF Spy universe is jussssst. AAAAHHHHHH!!!!" The first glimpse of Alpha was revealed during a screening, leaving Sharvari visibly thrilled about being part of the high-octane franchise.
She also took a moment to praise co-star Bobby Deol, who makes his Spy Universe debut in War 2. Sharing a still of the actor, she wrote, 'Whoooaaaa @iambobbydeol sirrrr!!! Your screen presence is just. What an introduction to you & Alpha in War 2!!" Take a look at both the posts here:
Does Alia Bhatt have a cameo in War 2 post-credits scene?
Earlier, Alia Bhatt sparked curiosity among fans when she shared War 2 trailer on her Instagram Story. Captioning it, 'Mazedaaaaaar See you on the 14th. In a cinema near meee," the post initially seemed like a routine gesture of support. However, her specific mention of a cinema 'near me" quickly fuelled speculation about a potential cameo in the film's post-credit scene.
A report by India Today claimed that both Alia and Sharvari were expected to feature in a mysterious post-credit sequence designed to tease the storyline of Alpha. '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," a source told the outlet.
Another insider added that the sequence was filmed under extreme secrecy earlier this year, with only a select few crew members present to maintain confidentiality. However, neither Alia nor Shavari feature in War 2.
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