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Anil Kapoor Praises 'Alpha' for Featuring Two Female Leads in Action Genre
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 05:03 AM
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Veteran actor Anil Kapoor expressed his excitement for the upcoming film 'Alpha', highlighting its unique approach of placing two female protagonists, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, at the forefront of an action entertainer.
Anil Kapoor is reportedly thrilled about the upcoming Bollywood film 'Alpha', an action entertainer produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Shiv Rawail. Kapoor, known for playing 'alpha' characters himself, believes the film is a significant step forward for Indian cinema.
He specifically lauded the casting of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles, emphasizing that the film places two women at the center of a genre traditionally dominated by male heroes. Kapoor stated that 'Alpha' challenges conventional definitions of lead characters and celebrates "main character energy" rather than gender-based categories.
Kapoor expressed hope that 'Alpha' will resonate with audiences seeking new cinematic experiences. He drew a parallel to his own daughters' careers, noting their support for films that push boundaries for women on screen. He concluded by suggesting that the film could usher in a new era for action cinema by reimagining heroism and leadership beyond gender.
'Alpha' also features Bobby Deol as the antagonist and is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3rd.
He specifically lauded the casting of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles, emphasizing that the film places two women at the center of a genre traditionally dominated by male heroes. Kapoor stated that 'Alpha' challenges conventional definitions of lead characters and celebrates "main character energy" rather than gender-based categories.
Kapoor expressed hope that 'Alpha' will resonate with audiences seeking new cinematic experiences. He drew a parallel to his own daughters' careers, noting their support for films that push boundaries for women on screen. He concluded by suggesting that the film could usher in a new era for action cinema by reimagining heroism and leadership beyond gender.
'Alpha' also features Bobby Deol as the antagonist and is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3rd.