Alia Bhatt's Alpha Faces Box Office Setback Amid Fake Instagram Story Claims
Alia Bhatt's recent film Alpha, starring Sharvari, underperformed at the box office, earning Rs. 55.20 crore against a budget of Rs. 100-130 crore. Amid mixed reviews and social media trolling, a screenshot purportedly showing Alia's Instagram story responding to critics went viral but was confirmed fake by multiple sources. Alia is set to star in Tumbbad 2, a project she has expressed enthusiasm for, with official confirmation from co-star Sohum Shah.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus primarily on entertainment news without evident political framing. They present facts about the film's performance, social media reactions, and the authenticity of the viral Instagram story. Both sources maintain a neutral tone, reporting on the controversy and upcoming projects without political commentary or partisan perspectives.
The overall sentiment is mixed, combining negative aspects such as the film's poor box office results and social media trolling with neutral reporting on the fake Instagram story. Positive sentiment appears in coverage of Alia Bhatt's upcoming film Tumbbad 2 and her expressed enthusiasm for the project, balancing the narrative without overt emotional bias.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.