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Alia Bhatt has been chosen as the main actress in an upcoming spy thriller movie from Yash Raj Films’ popular Spy Universe series, which usually features male stars. This is the first time a female lead will be featured in the successful action franchise. Bhatt will play the role of a spy in the new film, which is a big deal for the influential YRF Spy Universe.
The franchise, which started in 2012, is one of the biggest brands in Indian cinema. The most recent film in the series, called “Pathaan” and starring Shah Rukh Khan, was the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2023, breaking many box office records. With Bhatt as the new female spy hero, the franchise is expanding its reach.
It has been confirmed by Pinkvilla that Aditya Chopra, the head of YRF, plans to further expand the Spy Universe franchise with a new action-packed movie led by Alia Bhatt. Bhatt will make history as the first woman to lead a film in this highly popular franchise, joining the ranks of male stars like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. She will portray a super-spy in the eighth film of the YRF Spy Universe, which is India’s most valuable intellectual property.
According to a source close to the project, Chopra and his team have come up with an ambitious spy thriller that will showcase Bhatt in a new action-oriented role, pushing her to new limits. The source revealed that Chopra believes in Bhatt’s potential and intends to develop her character’s story across multiple films in the franchise. He envisions creating a new franchise centered around her spy character.
The new film is expected to present Bhatt in a different way, defying expectations and delivering an exciting action-packed entertainment. With Bhatt as the first female lead in the franchise, the Spy Universe is expanding its horizons.
Alia Bhatt’s portrayal of a spy in the YRF Spy Universe will show her in a completely new light, appealing to a wider audience.
According to an insider, Bhatt will be featured in a full-fledged action entertainer as a spy, which will showcase her in a unique way. This will be a fresh experience for her existing fans and attract new ones.
The film, which is currently untitled, will begin production in 2024 and will be the eighth installment in the successful Spy Universe franchise. Previous films in the series include Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, War 2, and the planned Tiger vs Pathaan.
When the film is released, it will present Alia Bhatt as a full-fledged action spy heroine, showcasing her in a completely new role. Her casting represents a major expansion of the Spy Universe as the first female-led franchise film, breaking new ground for Bhatt as an actress.
