Alia Bhatt's Alpha Teaser Faces Copy Claims As Fans Spot Similarities With La Femme Nikita Scene - VIDEO

Alpha, the first female-led film in YRF's Spy Universe, is drawing strong attention after the Alpha teaser release. The brief video, led by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has sparked an online debate. Many viewers say one key scene in the Alpha teaser feels very close to the 1990 French thriller La Femme Nikita.

The Alpha teaser, packed with action shots and moody lighting, has already gone viral across social platforms. Alongside praise for Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol, several users are now questioning the originality of the premise. They are asking if the Alpha teaser suggests a storyline inspired by La Femme Nikita.

Alpha teaser comparisons with La Femme Nikita

After the Alpha teaser dropped, social media users began posting side-by-side clips and images. They highlighted how both films appear to track a young woman who is recruited, trained and turned into a lethal assassin by a powerful handler or secret agency. For many, the core concept shown in the Alpha teaser opening feels familiar.

Some viewers argue that the Alpha teaser also hints at a mentor-protégé relationship similar to La Femme Nikita. They believe the interaction between Bobby Deol's character and Alia Bhatt's character echoes the dynamic between Nikita and the officials who control missions in the French film. This has fuelled arguments about whether Alpha simply pays homage or borrows too closely.

Alpha teaser key scene and mentor-protégé setup

The Alpha teaser starts with a calm, intimate moment between Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol, before the action. Bobby Deol's character shares a quiet meal with Alia Bhatt's character and wishes an eighteenth birthday. The character then hands over a card that carries a room number. Bobby Deol's character calmly explains that training days are over and real work must start.

From that point, the Alpha teaser cuts to quick flashes of hand-to-hand combat, gun fights and covert operations. These visuals suggest that Bobby Deol's character has spent years shaping Alia Bhatt's character into a deadly operative. The Alpha teaser paints Alia Bhatt as a highly trained assassin who owes skills and direction to a guiding mentor figure.

Alpha teaser and La Femme Nikita story parallels

La Femme Nikita, released in 1990 and directed by Luc Besson, follows a troubled outsider named Nikita. Nikita is arrested after killing a police officer during a robbery. Instead of serving a prison sentence, Nikita is recruited in secret by a covert government agency. Officials fake Nikita's death and move Nikita into a hidden training programme.

Over several years, Nikita learns combat, strategy and social polish, becoming a sophisticated government assassin. The agency then sends Nikita on high-risk missions while maintaining strict control. As assignments grow, Nikita struggles between duty to the agency and a wish for an ordinary life. The film later gains cult status and is often cited as a landmark female-led action thriller, which explains why many users compare it with the Alpha teaser.

Aspect	Alpha teaser	La Femme Nikita
Lead character	Young woman trained as assassin	Nikita, young woman turned assassin
Mentor or handler	Mentor figure played by Bobby Deol	Government handlers and trainers
Organisation	Hints of a secretive spy setup	Covert government agency
Tone	High-octane spy thriller teaser	Stylised action-thriller feature

Beyond the debate, Alpha remains notable within YRF's Spy Universe as the first film driven by female leads. The Alpha teaser also features Sharvari, though details of Sharvari's role are still under wraps. With fan discussions already comparing Alpha with French classic “La Femme Nikita”, expectations around the full trailer and final storyline continue to grow.