India, July 1 -- Days before Alpha releases in theatres, the Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-starrer has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film is directed by Shiv Rawail and bankrolled by Yash Raj Films.

According to NDTV, the CBFC certificate dated June 29, 2026, states that the Hindi version of the film, with English subtitles, has been granted a UA 16+ certificate. The approved runtime of the film is 140 minutes and 48 seconds (2 hours, 20 minutes, and 48 seconds).

However, the board asked the makers to make several modifications before granting the film clearance for release. Most importantly, the CBFC sought changes to the film's violent sequences. As a result, visuals at 25 minutes and 49...