Merry Christmas is a romantic thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan, who is known for his acclaimed films like Andhadhun, Badlapur, and Johnny Gaddaar. The film stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, two of the most popular actors in Bollywood and Tamil cinema respectively, in their first collaboration.
The film is set in 1980s Bombay and revolves around Albert (Vijay), who returns to the city and meets a lonely mother Maria (Katrina) and her child on Christmas Eve. As the night progresses and the two spend time together, the story takes a twist with the discovery of a dead body in Maria’s flat. The film combines romance, crime, and suspense in a multilingual format, with Raghavan infusing his signature style into this neo-noir tale.
How was the film received in theatres?
Merry Christmas was released in theatres on January 12, 2024, coinciding with the festival of Pongal. The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised the performances of the lead actors, the direction, the music, the cinematography, and the screenplay. The film also did well at the box office, collecting over Rs. 100 crore in India and Rs. 150 crore worldwide.
The film was appreciated for its gripping and intriguing storyline, its retro vibe, its witty dialogues, and its unexpected twists and turns. The film also featured Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand in supporting roles in the Hindi version, and Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the Tamil version.
When and where can you watch it on OTT?
If you missed catching Merry Christmas in theatres, or if you want to watch it again, you are in luck. The film is all set to stream on Netflix from March 8, 2024. The streaming platform announced the news on Thursday by sharing a clip of the movie on its Instagram account. The post read, “This year, Christmas has come early, and it’s time to unwrap the best gift ever!! Merry Christmas is coming tomorrow, only on Netflix!”The clip showed some glimpses of the film, featuring Katrina and Vijay in their respective roles, along with some scenes of romance, comedy, and mystery. The clip also had the tagline, “Some nights change everything”.
What are the other projects of the actors and the director?
Katrina Kaif, who was last seen in Sooryavanshi opposite Akshay Kumar, is currently working on Jee Le Zaraa, a buddy road movie directed by Farhan Akhtar and co-starring Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra. The film is expected to release in 2025.
Vijay Sethupathi, who has been busy with multiple projects in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, is awaiting the release of his films Laabam, Tughlaq Durbar, Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal, and Mumbaikar. He is also shooting for his web series The Family Man 3, where he plays the antagonist.
Sriram Raghavan, who produced Varun Grover’s directorial debut All India Rank, which released in cinemas last month, is now directing Ikkis, a period war drama with Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra.
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