Bollywood is abuzz with reports that Yash Raj Films’ Aditya Chopra has approached Shah Rukh Khan for a cameo in Alpha, the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as elite RAW agents and is directed by The Railway Men filmmaker Shiv Rawail.
According to reports, Alpha will bridge Pathaan 2 and Alpha, as Aditya Chopra is planning a special role for SRK to connect both stories. However, sources suggest that Shah Rukh has not yet confirmed his participation, as his schedule is currently packed with his upcoming action-thriller KING.
While there is no official confirmation, fans are thrilled at the idea of seeing SRK return to the YRF Spy Universe after Pathaan. His cameo could bring massive excitement and renewed energy to the franchise.
However, some industry watchers remain skeptical. They question YRF’s decision to bring SRK into Alpha so late into its filming schedule. Others pointed out that despite SRK’s brief appearance in Tiger 3, the film’s box-office performance was below expectations.
Critics argue that production houses are increasingly using celebrity cameos to attract audiences and boost ticket sales. Many fear this strategy is becoming a quick fix for underperforming franchises. Some also note that after release, the makers might credit Alia Bhatt for carrying the film entirely, despite heavy promotional focus on SRK’s cameo.
The YRF Spy Universe has faced a series of setbacks, with WAR 2 performing poorly at the box office. Reports suggest that the studio now sees SRK as their best chance to revive the struggling franchise.
As anticipation builds, the key question remains: can one Shah Rukh Khan cameo truly change the fate of Alpha? For many fans, this speculation reflects a larger concern whether the once-dominant YRF Spy Universe is now depending too heavily on star power to stay afloat.
