Yash Raj Films has decided to delay the release of its upcoming spy thriller Alpha, which was previously scheduled for April 17, 2026. The decision was made to prevent a direct clash with Battle of Galwan, an anticipated war drama starring Salman Khan that is slated for release around the same time. The postponement was confirmed on Saturday morning by trade analyst Taran Adarsh on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The announcement marks the second time that Alpha has been postponed. The film was initially intended for a Christmas 2025 release but was delayed due to the need for additional time in post-production. Extensive visual effects work reportedly required more time, prompting the first schedule change. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh said, ‘The industry insider has claimed that Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, will not be released in April 2026 to avoid clashing with Salman Khan’s war drama, Battle of Galwan.’
Confirming the latest development, Taran Adarsh wrote, ‘”#BreakingNews… ALPHA AVOIDS CLASH WITH BATTLE OF GALWAN – YRF TO DECIDE ON A NEW DATE… #AdityaChopra steps aside for #SalmanKhan, moving Alpha from its previously announced release date of April 17, 2026, to avoid a direct clash with BattleOfGalwan. #YRF had locked April 17, 2026, for Alpha, but the makers will now announce a new release date after assessing the theatrical release calendar over the next couple of months,” Taran Adarsh wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday morning.’
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