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{{Short description|Indian romantic comedy film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Alpha Beta Gamma
| image = Alpha Beta Gamma film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Shankar Srikumar<ref>{{Cite web|title=Unique and engaging stories create stars: Director of 'Alpha Beta Gamma' Shankar Srikumar at IFFI52|url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1774847|access-date=2021-11-25|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
| screenplay =
| story = Menka Sharma<ref>{{Cite web|title=A good mix for everyone|url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/A-good-mix-for-everyone/183020|access-date=2021-11-25|website=oHeraldo|date=24 November 2021 }}</ref> Shankar Srikumar
| producer = Jithin Raj<ref>{{Cite web|last=മാധവൻ|first=അനുശ്രീ|title=സൗഹൃദ കൂട്ടായ്മയിൽ പിറന്ന 'ആൽഫ ബീറ്റ ഗാമ'|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/specials/iffi-52/special/alpha-beta-gamma-movie-producer-jithin-raj-iffi-2021-1.6210820|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125074738/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/specials/iffi-52/special/alpha-beta-gamma-movie-producer-jithin-raj-iffi-2021-1.6210820|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 November 2021|access-date=2021-11-25|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> Mona Shankar Thomas Punnoose Menka Sharma
| starring = [[Nishan (actor)|Nishan]] Amit Kumar Vashisth Reena Aggarwal
| narrator =
| cinematography = Kartik Kumar Bhagat
| editing = Mandar M Sawant
| music = Biplaab Dutta Prassanna Vishwanathan
| studio = Choti Film Productions Knownsense Entertainment
| distributor = Agastaya Jain (Creators Retina)
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|11|24|IFFI|2024|03|08|}}
| runtime = 119 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Alpha Beta Gamma''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by debutant director Shankar Srikumar and starring [[Nishan (actor)|Nishan]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2022-02-21 |title=Karnataka youth's off-beat short film makes it to Berlin Film Festival |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2022/Feb/21/karnataka-youths-off-beat-short-film-makes-it-to-berlin-film-festival-2422111.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Amit Kumar]] Vashisth, and Reena Aggarwal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-23 |title=Reena Aggarwal shares her joy at 'Alpha Beta Gamma' being selected for Cannes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/reena-aggarwal-shares-her-joy-at-alpha-beta-gamma-being-selected-for-cannes/articleshow/91745334.cms |access-date=2024-03-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The story and screenplay is written by Menka Sharma and Shankar Srikumar. The film is produced by Jithin Raj, Mona Shankar, Thomas Punnoose, and Menka Sharma. The film is a joint venture between Choti Film Productions and Knownsense Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-03-08 |title=Alpha Beta Gamma Cast List {{!}} Alpha Beta Gamma Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/alpha-beta-gamma/cast/ |access-date=2025-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>

Kartik Kumar Bhagat was the film's [[cinematographer]], and its soundtrack and score are composed by Biplaab Dutta.
Background score was done by Prassanna Vishwanathan.

Alpha Beta Gamma<ref>{{Cite web|title=52nd IFFI: Two Malayalam movies to feature in Indian panorama on Wednesday|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/52nd-iffi-two-malayalam-movies-to-feature-in-indian-panorama-on-wednesday-sunny-niraye-thathakalulla-maram-1.6207657|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124181140/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/52nd-iffi-two-malayalam-movies-to-feature-in-indian-panorama-on-wednesday-sunny-niraye-thathakalulla-maram-1.6207657|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 November 2021|access-date=2021-11-25|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> was world premiered<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Panorama Announces Official Selection for 52nd IFFI, 2021|url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1769681|access-date=2021-11-11|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> at the [[52nd International Film Festival of India]] at Goa, in the Indian Panorama<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-24 |title=NFDC Film Bazaar: 'Withering' And 'Alpha Beta Gamma' Focus On Acceptance, Reconciliation |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/nfdc-film-bazaar-withering-and-alpha-beta-gamma-focus-on-acceptance-reconciliation-4481150.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> feature film{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} segment on 24 November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/komalnahta/status/1462769939391995905|access-date=2021-11-25|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> It's a first and debut<ref>{{Cite web|title=Debutants' flick 'Alpha Beta Gamma' premiered at IFFI|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/debutants----flick----alpha-beta-gamma----premiered-at-iffi.html|access-date=2021-12-01|website=The Pioneer|language=en}}</ref> for most of the people associated with the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-05|title=IFFI's Indian Panorama line-up includes India's Oscar entry Koozhangal, regional films lead again|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/iffi-indian-panorama-line-up-includes-india-oscar-entry-koozhangal-regional-films-lead-again-7609256/|access-date=2021-11-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The film was one of the only two Hindi films<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-24|title=NFDC Film Bazaar: 'Withering' And 'Alpha Beta Gamma' Focus On Acceptance, Reconciliation|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/nfdc-film-bazaar-withering-and-alpha-beta-gamma-focus-on-acceptance-reconciliation-4481150.html|access-date=2021-12-01|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> to be screened under Indian Panorama in the feature film segment out of 221 applications.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-21|title=IFFI 2021: Indian Panorama section kicks off with 'Semkhor' and 'Ved The Visionary'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/iffi-2021-indian-panorama-section-kicks-off-with-semkhor-and-ved-the-visionary-1053089.html|access-date=2021-12-03|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
It unfolds against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mitali, a woman, Chiranjeev, her estranged husband, and Ravi, her boyfriend, are confined in an apartment for 14 days. As they navigate the challenges of lockdown, they discover that letting go may be more difficult than holding on.

== Cast ==

* [[Nishan Nanaiah]] as Raviraj Varma
* Amit Kumar Vashisth as Chiranjeev Vashishth/Jai
* Reena Aggarwal as Mitali Chauhan
* [[Saavi]] Kundra as Jai’s friend, Shekhar
* Hemant Sharma as Watchman Birpal
* Nishikant Joshi as Mr. Fernandes
* Sangeeta Prasad as Mrs. Fernandes
* Aneetha Muraleedharan as Bindu Varma (Ravi’s mother)

== Production ==
The project was initially reported in 2020. The film was shot in Pune during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] with limited crew members. Most of the crew and cast are from the [[Film and Television Institute of India]] (FTII), Pune.

== Screenings ==
''Alpha Beta Gamma'' was world premiered at [[52nd International Film Festival of India]] in features film category of 'Indian Panorama' section for screening in November. The film also be screened<ref>{{Cite news |title=I&B picks five festival favourite films for screening at Cannes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ib-picks-five-festival-favourite-films-for-screening-at-cannes/articleshow/91520480.cms |access-date=2022-06-04 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en | first=Niharika | last=Lal | date=13 May 2022 }}</ref> at [[Cannes Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-17 |title=Rocketry, Godavari, and all the other Indian films to be screened at the 75th Cannes Film Festival |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/indian-films-screened-at-the-75th-cannes-film-festival-7920064/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> in [[Marché du Film]] held along 2022 edition of the festival on 22 May at Palais des Festivals, where India was announced as the official 'country of honour'.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I B ministry unveils list of films to be screened at Cannes Film Festival |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2022/05/12/ent12-cannes-india-film-screenings.html |access-date=2022-05-16 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==
In February 2024, the trailer was released<ref>{{Cite web |last=Namdev |first=Sanjana |date=2024-03-01 |title=कान्स फिल्म फेस्टिवल में धूम मचाने के बाद देसी थिएटर्स में आ रही है फिल्म "अल्फा बीटा गामा" |url=https://www.bhaskarhindi.com/entertainment/after-making-a-splash-at-cannes-film-festival-the-film-alpha-beta-gamma-is-coming-to-indian-theaters-1006087 |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=www.bhaskarhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref> and the theatrical release of the film was on 8 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alpha Beta Gamma – The relationship story of the year |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/alpha-beta-gamma-the-relationship-story-of-the-year-2510229-2024-03-04 |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=India Today |date=4 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref> It was released in Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune. The film is distributed by Agastaya Jain (Creators Retina), 70mm Talkies, and Samant Chauhan. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Alpha Beta Gamma: Srikumar Shankars Film To Premiere In Theatres After Receiving Applause At Cannes Film Festival |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/alpha-beta-gamma-trailer-out-srikumar-shankars-film-to-premiere-in-theatres-after-getting-applause-in-cannes-film-festival-2726775.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Abhishek Srivastava of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, '''"'''''Alpha Beta Gamma'' offers immense creative possibilities for both the writer and the filmmaker, and, fortunately, the film succeeds for the most part and remains engaging throughout. Shankar introduces a fresh twist to the classic theme of triangular relationships, relying heavily on how characters respond to various situations. He manages to keep viewers engaged, navigating the complexities adeptly.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Alpha Beta Gamma Movie Review : This comedy drama explores relationships during lockdown |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/alpha-beta-gamma/movie-review/108305699.cms |access-date=2024-10-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars, called it a relationship hurricane and a modern take on urban relationships, and wrote "''Alpha Beta Gamma'' was shot amidst the pandemic with limited resources and that kind of works in the film’s favour. The sound design is raw and minimal, and gives the feel of something captured inside an actual apartment, rather than being recreated in a studio. The camerawork helps create the feeling of claustrophobia. The characters and their quarrels, angst, as well as the stories they share with each other seem like something carved from life. The dialogue reeks of real conversations."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alpha Beta Gamma Movie Review |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/alpha-beta-gamma-movie-review-64882.html |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+
! scope="col" style="width:20%;" |Award
! scope="col" style="width:10%;" |Date of ceremony
! scope="col" style="width:25%;" |Category
|-
![[International Film Festival of India]]
|[[52nd International Film Festival of India|24 November 2021]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Line-up for IFFI's Indian Panorama unveiled, regional films lead again|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/11/06/line-up-iffi-indian-panorama-unveiled-regional-films.html|access-date=2021-11-11|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref>
|Feature Film - Indian Panorama<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-06|title='Dollu', 'Talendanda', 2 other Kannada movies to be screened at IFFI|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dollu-talendanda-2-other-kannada-movies-to-be-screened-at-iffi-1047781.html|access-date=2021-11-11|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>
|-
!Amerta Festival <ref>{{Cite web|title=Amerta Film Festival|url=https://amertafestival.com/|access-date=2021-11-11|website=Amerta Film Festival|language=en-US}}</ref>
|24 September 2021
|Feature Film

|-
![[Tasveer|Tasveer South Asian Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=web-tasveer |date=2022-01-09 |title=Press |url=https://tasveer.org/press/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Tasveer |language=en-US}}</ref>
|16 November 2022
|Feature Film

|-
!REAKTOR International Film Festival<ref>{{Cite web |title=REAKTOR International Film Festival 2023 |url=https://www.reaktor.art/en/program/riff-2023 |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Reaktor |language=en}}</ref>
|19 September 2023
|Feature Film

|-
!REAKTOR International Film Festival
|19 September 2023
|Best Actor
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt14389464}}

[[Category:2021 films]]
[[Category:2021 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2021 Indian films]]
[[Category:2021 romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]

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