15 January 2024, Mumbai: Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, hit the big screens on January 12, and its doing quite good at the box office. The movie had a bit of a slow start on its opening weekend, earning ₹2.45 crore across all languages on Friday. However, it seems like Christmas magic kicked in on Sunday, with the film making about ₹3.75 crore in India, its highest collection so far. Day 3 brought in roughly ₹3.45 crore, contributing to a total of ₹9.6 crore in India.
Merry Christmas Box Office Collection Day 3
Breaking it down, on Saturday, the film collected ₹3.45 crore across all languages, with ₹3.1 crore in Hindi, ₹33 lakh in Tamil, and ₹2 lakh in Telugu. The opening day wasn’t too shabby either, with ₹2.2 crore in Hindi, ₹22 lakh in Tamil, and ₹3 lakh in Telugu.
Merry Christmas Storyline
Sriram Raghavan is the mastermind behind this thriller, showcasing Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles. The film tells the tale of a Christmas Eve that turns the worlds of two individuals upside down. Interestingly, it has been shot in both Hindi and Tamil, featuring different supporting casts for each version.
Merry Christmas Cast
The Hindi cast includes Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand, while the Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in similar roles.
Merry Christmas Positive Reviews
Reviews for Merry Christmas have been a mix of positive and mixed. Director Anurag Kashyap took to Instagram to express his admiration for Sriram Raghavan, calling the film a ‘Hitchcockian love story.’ He praised Raghavan for not playing it safe and creating a slow-burning narrative with a terrific payoff. Anurag also commended the performances of Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, along with the supporting cast.
Merry Christmas will score high?
So, it looks like Merry Christmas is gradually finding its footing at the box office, and the audience seems to be enjoying the unique blend of cultures in this Christmas tale. If you’re a fan of thrillers or intrigued by the combination of Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, giving this movie a shot might be worth your time.
By Yashika Desai