Yash Raj Films Officially Confirms Alia Bhatt-Led Female Spy Universe Film

Mumbai, March 6 - Though it is not a hidden secret anymore, Yash Raj Films has officially confirmed that there will be a female-led film in the studio's ambitious Spy Universe film and it will be headlined by superstar Alia Bhatt.

Over the last few months, there have been confirmed reports stating about Alia's Spy Universe debut to lead a solo female movie, and now, YRF CEO, Akshaye Widhani has confirmed the same. confirmed this huge development at FICCI Frames on March 5 (via India Today).



Calling Spy Universe as YRF's biggest IP, Widhani said, "I'll share the worst-kept secret in the industry, which is, 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".

As reported, Alia Bhatt will be joined by actress Sharvari Wagh in the supporting role. It was also revealed that director Shiv Rawail, who helmed YRF's critically acclaimed web show The Railway Man, is on board to direct the upcoming movie which starts production later this year.

The yet-untitled project will be the 7th film in YRF's Spy Universe, after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, and the currently on floors War 2. After Alia's film, YRF will move to Pathaan 2 with Shah Rukh Khan, followed by the biggest film of the Spy Universe, Tiger vs. Pathaan.

Stay tuned...