Yash Raj Films finally dropped the highly-anticipated trailer for ‘Alpha’ on Wednesday, giving viewers a look at the latest chapter in its expanding Spy Universe. While the 2.33-minute trailer showcases action-packed sequences of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as deadly operatives hunting down a common rival, a fleeting moment starring Hrithik Roshan dominated online chatter. The trailer is full of explosive action, gorgeous visuals and interesting character moments, but fans were quick to focus on a mysterious light-eyed character revealed towards the end. Within minutes of the trailer’s release, social media was abuzz with theories linking the brief appearance to Hrithik’s iconic spy character, Major Kabir Dhaliwal.
The bright eyes in the ‘Alpha’ trailer sent fans into a frenzy
Towards the climax of the trailer, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are seen in the middle of an intense action sequence. As the scene unfolds, the camera cuts briefly to a person sitting on the floor, dressed in a white robe. His face remains hidden, but a close-up shot of piercing eyes was enough to make eagle-eyed viewers believe that Kabir from ‘War’ had arrived in the world of ‘Alpha’. Although the makers have not officially confirmed the identity of the mysterious character, many fans are convinced that this look was deliberately included to tease Hrithik Roshan’s presence in the film.
Social media declares Kabir’s comeback
The internet wasted no time reacting to the surprise tease. A fan wrote, “I was blown away by the Alpha trailer. Alia looks powerful, the VFX are way better than ‘War 2’, the action looks solid, Bobby and Anil fit their roles well, and Kabir’s lead tease at the end… got me.”Another user agreed: “It will be sitting for these eyes alone!” While a third commented, “Hrithik has so much aura with his eyes! Wake up Kabir nation!” Even a fan confidently said, “So Hrithik cameo is definite!”For many viewers, those few seconds overshadowed everything else in the teaser, and the debate largely revolved around how Kabir Major could fit into the story of ‘Alpha’.
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Why fans are linking ‘Alpha’ after trailer release?
The speculation is not surprising considering that Major Kabir Dhaliwal remains one of the most important characters in the YRF Spy Universe. Hrithik Roshan first introduced the character in ‘War’ and later returned as the lead in ‘War 2’. Considering the interconnected nature of the franchise, fans believe that Kabir’s appearance in ‘Alpha’ could bridge the existing and upcoming films within the universe.
About ‘Alpha’
Directed by Shiv Rawail, ‘Alpha’ is the seventh installment of the YRF Spy Universe. The screenplay is written by Soumil Shukla and Shridhar Raghavan, and the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra. Produced by Aditya Chopra and Akshaye Widhani, the film will release worldwide on July 3. Whether the mysterious eyes are Kabir’s own or a clever misdirection remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: Hrithik Roshan’s non-debatable wink moment has become a ‘debated’ moment.
