Merry Christmas: A Festive Box Office Thriller
“Merry Christmas,” the much-anticipated Indian mystery thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan, hit the silver screen in 2024, captivating audiences with its gripping storyline and stellar performances by Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. The film, simultaneously shot in Hindi and Tamil, is an adaptation of Frédéric Dard’s French novel, “Le Monte-charge”. Produced by Ramesh Taurani, Jaya Taurani, Sanjay Routray, and Kewal Garg under Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures, it was officially announced in December 2021, with principal photography commencing the same month in Mumbai and sporadic schedules in Uttar Pradesh. The filming concluded by mid-January 2023.
Merry Christmas Box Office Collection
| Day | India Net Collection (in Crores) | Change(+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹ 2.45 | – |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹ 3.45 | 40.82% |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | ₹ 3.75 | – |
| Total | ₹ 9.65 | – |
The movie features music by Pritam in his Tamil debut, cinematography by Madhu Neelakandan, and editing by Pooja Ladha Surti.
Netflix secured the streaming rights for a whopping ₹60 crore (US$7.5 million).
Merry Christmas Hit or Flop?
The film’s performance at the box office signals a promising start, with a total collection of ₹9.65 crore in its opening weekend. As per the current data, “Merry Christmas” is off to a good start, and further success may determine its ultimate verdict.
FAQs
- Who directed the film “Merry Christmas”?
- Answer: Sriram Raghavan.
- Which two languages was the film shot in simultaneously?
- Answer: Hindi and Tamil.
- What is the total box office collection of “Merry Christmas” in its opening weekend?
- Answer: ₹9.65 crore.
- Based on which French novel is the film adapted?
- Answer: Le Monte-charge (transl. Bird in a cage) by Frédéric Dard.
- Who are the lead actors in the film?
- Answer: Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi.
- When was the film officially announced?
- Answer: December 2021.
- Which streaming platform acquired the rights for “Merry Christmas”?
- Answer: Netflix.
- Who composed the music for the film, making it their Tamil debut?
- Answer: Pritam.
- In which locations did the principal photography take place?
- Answer: Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh.
- When did the filming of “Merry Christmas” conclude?
- Answer: Mid-January 2023.
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