Renowned Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is set to make history as the first woman to headline a film in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, according to Variety.
The upcoming film will feature Bhatt in the role of a “super agent” and is scheduled to begin production in 2024.
Bhatt is among the most well-known performers in India and had a very good year in 2022. Her movie Gangubai Kathiawadi had its world premiere at the Berlinale gala and was a critical and financial triumph. She also had a significant role in RRR, which went on to become one of the year’s biggest hits in India and won awards at both the Oscars and the Golden Globes.
In addition to her acting accomplishments, Bhatt made her producing debut with the Netflix movie Darlings. She also acted in the popular Disney movie Brahmastra Part One: Shiva.
Producer Aditya Chopra’s spy universe debuted with the Tiger franchise starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, then came War with Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. With $130 million in revenue, the most current installment, Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, has become the most successful Indian movie of the year. The four movies in the spy universe have made about $300 million in total.
The next film in the series, Tiger 3, is set for release in November during the Diwali festival. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will headline Tiger vs Pathaan, which is scheduled to begin production in January 2024. Ayan Mukerji, the filmmaker behind Brahmastra, will direct War 2.
According to a trade source, Alia Bhatt’s involvement in the spy universe indicates that Yash Raj Films is committed to catering to a wide audience base. The source also expressed confidence in Bhatt’s ability to anchor and build her own franchise within the spy universe, further expanding its scope and appeal.