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Alpha Poster Accused of Copying Dune's Iconic Look
12 Jun
Summary
- Alia Bhatt's film Alpha poster resembles the Dune movie poster.
- The Alpha poster features Alia Bhatt and others in a desert setting.
- Social media users noted similarities in tone and layout with Dune.
The promotional poster for Alia Bhatt's forthcoming film, Alpha, has ignited a significant online debate, with many viewers alleging that it closely imitates the poster of the acclaimed Hollywood science fiction film, Dune.
The poster in question showcases Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor against a backdrop evocative of a desert, distinguished by its sepia tone and muted color palette. This visual presentation has led to widespread comparisons with the marketing material for Dune, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Fans on social media platforms were quick to highlight the perceived similarities in the color grading, overall composition, and atmospheric mood between the two posters. This has led to a flurry of comments, with some users expressing disappointment over the lack of originality, while others made humorous remarks about potential AI involvement in the design process.
Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is slated to be the seventh installment in the YRF Spy Universe. The film's teaser introduced Alia Bhatt's character, Sita, as an assassin trained by her father, portrayed by Bobby Deol. Alpha is scheduled for release in theaters on July 3.
