Director Sriram Raghavan's upcoming film Merry Christmas is set to release in theatres on December 15 in Tamil and Hindi. The film stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, along with child actress Pari Sharma.
In a recent media interaction, Sriram Raghavan revealed that Merry Christmas is not one film, but two films. The Hindi and Tamil versions of the film are different in terms of the supporting cast.
"It's not one film, it's two films. There is a Hindi film, which has got Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif and one child along with a few other characters. There is a Tamil film with the same Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina, and the child, and the other actors are different," said Sriram Raghavan.
The director explained that he wanted to make Merry Christmas in Tamil as well as Hindi because of Vijay Sethupathi's stardom in the South. "So I wanted to make a Tamil film also since Vijay is a very acclaimed actor in the South and I thought it will be just good for us to make two versions of this film… 95 percent they are the same but of course, language changes and some characters also I wanted to change so that it doesn't look like a dubbed film," he said.
Sriram Raghavan also spoke about the casting of Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. He said that he wanted to cast an "offbeat pairing" for the film, and that both actors were perfect for their respective roles. "Both are very interesting characters in the film. When you see the film you'll why I cast them," he concluded.
Merry Christmas is a genre-defying thriller that promises to be a treat for fans of both Sriram Raghavan and the lead actors. The film is set to release in theatres on December 15 in Tamil and Hindi.
Here are some additional details about the film:
- The film is directed by Sriram Raghavan, who is known for his critically acclaimed films such as Andhadhun, Badlapur, and Agent Vinod.
- The film stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.
- The film also stars child actress Pari Sharma.
- The film is shot in both Hindi and Tamil.
- The film is scheduled to release in theatres on December 15, 2023.
I hope this article has given you a better understanding of the upcoming film Merry Christmas. I'm sure it will be a treat for fans of Sriram Raghavan and the lead actors.
