The present invention relates to a bi-oriented polypropylene film comprising tear orientation in the transverse direction. By virtue of this achieved property, this film is suitable for making packages, especially in the food and paper sectors, since it provides easy opening of the package, besides preventing damages to the packed product or even to the opened package itself. Further, the invention relates to a process for preparing said film and article comprising the bi-oriented polypropylene film having a tear orientation.