Alia Bhatt is the highest paid actor in Yash Raj Films’ upcoming spy thriller Alpha. Reports indicate that she has earned ₹25 crore as super‑agent Sita, one of the most expensive female leads in Bollywood today. This reflects her box office credibility and star power after Gangubai Kathiawadi and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
The rest of the cast also earns big payouts, but none are in the vicinity of Alia’s. Sharvari Wagh, who plays the co‑lead spy alongside Alia, is paid ₹3 crore. Although much lower than Alia, her salary highlights her rising profile in Bollywood and her popularity with younger people.
Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor have equal pay and each is paid ₹6 crore for their roles. Their addition adds gravitas and star value to the ensemble and the film targets a wide audience. R. Madhavan is paid ₹4 crore for his supporting role and adds even more to the cast.
Hrithik Roshan is going to make a cameo as Major Kabir so that Alpha is connected to a larger YRF Spy Universe. The amount of his fee is estimated to be ₹3-4 crore but is not yet certain. The cameo would be the highlight of the narrative, connecting to War and other spy-universe movies.
The film’s budget is around ₹100 crore which is relatively low compared to earlier YRF spy projects. The casting and star salaries are well-positioned to balance commercial appeal with production costs. In Bollywood there are still pay disparities in Alia and her co-stars’ salaries and it also shows the premium on her star role.
Alpha is soon to be one of the most celebrated Bollywood spy-thriller movies: Alia Bhatt at ₹25 crore and Sharvari Wagh, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, R. Madhavan and Hrithik Roshan are the filmmakers, the film should have a mix of talent and veterans. When we are talking about releasing Alpha on July 3, 2026, not only will it be a movie but also a symbolic show of how star salaries continue to determine Bollywood’s big‑budget productions.
