Amidst ongoing speculations about Alia Bhatt’s potential involvement in the YRF Spy Universe, the CEO of Yash Raj Films, Akshaye Widhani, officially confirmed this significant development at FICCI Frames, culminating nearly six months of fervent anticipation. When pressed for a sneak peek into the YRF Spy Universe, Akshaye disclosed, “I’ll share the worst kept secret in the industry, which is that Alia Bhatt is headlining a Spy Universe film and that the schedule starts later this year. But you know, talking about this spy universe, we are just so thrilled and excited about having this IP in the studio.”
He further elaborated on the immense significance of the YRF Spy Universe, describing it as a financial and cultural juggernaut, and expressing the studio’s pride in its prized intellectual property. Akshaye hinted at the expansive potential of the spy universe, alluding to forthcoming projects while maintaining an air of mystery, confirming, “We’re going to see more and more films getting made under it. But of course, not going to share everything here. But we will talk about it at a more opportune time. But for now, I can just say that Alia Bhatt is headlining a spy universe film.”
In this upcoming venture, Alia Bhatt is set to collaborate with the emerging Bollywood talent, Sharvari Wagh, in a yet-to-be-titled film, where they will portray super-agents in an action-packed extravaganza. The YRF Spy Universe, renowned for its blockbuster hits such as “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012), “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), and “War” (2019), has expanded its roster with upcoming releases such as “Pathaan,” “Tiger 3,” and the newly announced “War 2.”
Akshaye also highlighted YRF’s resounding success in the streaming realm, citing the global acclaim garnered by “The Railway Men” and “The Romantics.” Emphasizing the impact of these productions on diverse audiences, he expressed, “The Railway Men trended in over 36 countries, but you feel the success of content when you know people who don’t speak your language, are watching the content and appreciating it. For me, that is a huge definition of success. We are a company that is not afraid to fail. We want to be able to do disruptive content.”
