A newly released poster for Alia Bhatt’s upcoming film ‘Alpha’ draws comparisons to the ‘Dune’ franchise, prompting backlash and criticism from some social media users. Multiple outlets report that the poster shows the film’s cast—Alia Bhatt along with Sharvari, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor—in rugged, intense looks. The artwork is presented in a muted, sepia-toned, desert-like palette that critics say resembles the visual style associated with ‘Dune’ posters. In addition to the ‘Dune’ comparisons, one outlet also notes that the film’s teaser has been compared to the spy-action film ‘La Femme Nikita’, citing an action sequence. The reports describe the reactions as largely driven by viewer perceptions of visual similarity and teaser content, rather than any official statements about the comparisons. So far, there is no indication from the sources that the filmmakers or studios address the online criticism.