Summary
- Speaking during a behind the scenes look at the film, Deol said that when you see him and Alia standing next to each other physically, she looks so tiny that he worried he might hurt her while performing the action scenes.
- He said Alia put in a significant amount of training just for one sequence, adding that audiences would get to see a very new side of her once they watch the action scenes, since the actors performed the stunts themselves at high speed without relying on doubles.
- Reflecting on her overall experience making the film, Alia told Filmfare that it was one of the most enjoyable experiences she has had on a film set, adding that stepping into the world of action, scale and adventure pushed her in new ways that she loved exploring.
Bobby Deol has revealed that he was genuinely concerned about accidentally injuring co star Alia Bhatt while filming intense action sequences for their upcoming film Alpha, though her performance ended up surprising him completely.
Speaking during a behind the scenes look at the film, Deol said that when you see him and Alia standing next to each other physically, she looks so tiny that he worried he might hurt her while performing the action scenes. He added that once he was actually on set with her, she turned out to be so good at it that his concerns quickly faded.
Action director Craig Macrae described the scale of what audiences can expect from the film, mentioning rotations on wires, explosions, gunfights and knife fights, calling it a great ride for viewers.
Alia Bhatt also spoke about filming her character Sita’s entry scene, describing the experience as particularly challenging. She praised her co-star Sharvari, calling her extremely hard working and saying it was easy and comfortable working alongside her.
Director Shiv Rawail spoke about the level of preparation the cast put into the physically demanding stunt work. He said Alia put in a significant amount of training just for one sequence, adding that audiences would get to see a very new side of her once they watch the action scenes, since the actors performed the stunts themselves at high speed without relying on doubles.
Alpha marks the first woman led installment in the YRF Spy Universe, a franchise that includes films such as Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger, Hrithik Roshan’s War and Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. The film is produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Shiv Rawail, known for The Railway Men. Anil Kapoor plays a key role in the film, which also features a special appearance by Hrithik Roshan.
Reflecting on her overall experience making the film, Alia told Filmfare that it was one of the most enjoyable experiences she has had on a film set, adding that stepping into the world of action, scale and adventure pushed her in new ways that she loved exploring.
Alpha is set to release on July 3, 2026.
