Mumbai, July 6 -- There was a time when Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe was considered a guarantee of box office success. Films like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, and Pathaan set new records with impressive opening weekend collections. But in the last few years, the franchise's momentum seems to be slowing down. Now, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer Alpha has recorded the Spy Universe's lowest opening weekend collection ever.

According to preliminary figures from Sacnilk, Alpha grossed 34 crore (India nett) in its first weekend. In comparison, Pathaan earned 280.75 crore, War 2 earned 175.75 crore, War earned 166.25 crore, Tiger Zinda Hai earned 114.93 crore, and Tiger 3 earned 44.50 crore in its opening weekend. These figures clearly ...