The Alpha teaser, directed by Shiv Rawail, begins in a manner reminiscent of Luc Besson thrillers, with a focus on the actors' eyes. The film's older mentor, young female mentee dynamic is similar to Besson's Leon and La Femme Nikita. Alia Bhatt's performance is noteworthy, as she transforms into a female action hero who doesn't shy away from gore and blood.
Rawail's signature touch is evident in the teaser, with a departure from the YRF norm of 'cooler is better.' The coolness comes from the raw emotion, not merely the slickness of the execution. Alia's babyface appeal and diminutive stature make her underdog assassin believable, and she convinces the audience that she can kill 20 men.
Bobby Deol's performance is also a highlight, with his confident and assertive portrayal. The teaser ends with a magnificently filmed final shot of Alia delivering her first kill, covered in blood as the Happy Birthday song plays in the background.
Alpha releases in theatres on July 3, and the teaser has raised intrigue for the franchise after the blow it suffered with War 2.
