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Have you heard? Anil Kapoor calls Alpha a bold step forward for action cinema
Updated On: 27 June, 2026 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Anil Kapoor says Alpha redefines Hindi action cinema by putting Alia Bhatt and Sharvari at its centre. He believes audiences value strong lead characters over gender, adding the film challenges outdated hero stereotypes and ushers in a new era for action films
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Heroes are outdated
Anil Kapoor believes ‘Alpha’ marks a significant shift in Hindi cinema by placing two women, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, at the forefront of a mainstream action entertainer. Speaking about the film, Anil said that the audience today responds to “main character energy” rather than gender, adding that ‘Alpha’ challenges outdated ideas of heroes. “Being an ‘Alpha’ has never been about gender. It’s about presence, conviction, courage, and the ability to drive a story forward,” he added. Anil also expressed pride in being part of a film that “embraces” a new vision of leadership on screen, saying he hopes it opens “an entirely new chapter for action cinema”.
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