Merry Christmas Budget ,Cast , Review , Music & More

“Merry Christmas” is an upcoming Indian thriller film directed by Sriram Raghavan, set to release on 12 January 2024. The film, shot simultaneously in Hindi and Tamil, features a star-studded cast led by Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. Produced by Ramesh Taurani, Jaya Taurani, Sanjay Routray, and Kewal Garg, it marks the Tamil debut of Sriram Raghavan, Katrina Kaif, and music composer Pritam.

Merry Christmas Cast

1. Hindi Version:
   • Katrina Kaif as Maria
   • Vijay Sethupathi as Albert
   • Ashwini Kalsekar as Inspector
   • Sanjay Kapoor
   • Vinay Pathak
   • Pratima Kazmi
   • Tinnu Anand
2. Tamil Version:
   • Vijay Sethupathi as Albert
   • Radhika Apte
   • Radhika Sarathkumar
   • Gayathrie
   • Shanmugarajan
   • Kavin Jay Babu
   • Rajesh Williams

Merry Christmas Production

• Development
  • Katrina Kaif signed the film in early January 2021.
  • Officially announced on 25 December 2021, with Ramesh Taurani and Sanjay Routray as producers.
• Casting
  • Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif were the first choices.
  • Sanjay Kapoor and Radhika Sarathkumar joined the cast in March and April 2022, respectively.
• Filming
  • Principal photography began on 25 December 2021.
  • Shooting experienced delays due to COVID-19 but resumed in early 2022.
  • Three schedules were completed in Mumbai, Chitrakoot, and Vrindavan, concluding in November 2022.
• Post-production:
  • Bilingual film – shot in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously.
  • Deepa Venkat dubbed for Katrina Kaif’s character in the Tamil version.
  • Raadhika Sarathkumar reprises Vinay Pathak’s role in the Tamil version.

Merry Christmas Music

• Composed by Pritam, marking his Tamil debut.
• Audio rights acquired by Tips Music.
• Songs include “Merry Christmas – Title Track” and “Nazar Teri Toofan” in both Hindi and Tamil versions.

Merry Christmas Release

• Initially set for 23 December 2022, it was delayed to December 2023 and finally scheduled for 12 January 2024.
• Streaming rights bought by Netflix for ₹60 crore (US$7.5 million).

Merry Christmas Budget

• Estimated budget: ₹60 Crore.

Merry Christmas Online Ticket Booking

“Merry Christmas” is an eagerly awaited thriller that brings together a stellar cast and promises an engaging cinematic experience. With a budget of ₹60 Crore, the film’s simultaneous release in Hindi and Tamil, coupled with Pritam’s music, adds to the anticipation. For those preferring online ticket booking, various platforms offer convenient options, including the Netflix streaming service.

FAQs

1. Who are the lead actors in “Merry Christmas”?
   • The lead actors in “Merry Christmas” are Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi.
2. In which languages was the film shot simultaneously?
   • The film was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Tamil.
3. What are the names of the songs in the movie, and who composed the music?
   • The songs in the movie include “Merry Christmas – Title Track” and “Nazar Teri Toofan,” composed by Pritam.
4. Which platforms have the streaming rights for “Merry Christmas”?
   • The streaming rights for “Merry Christmas” have been acquired by Netflix.
5. What was the initial release date of the film, and why was it delayed?
   • The initial release date was set for 23 December 2022, but it was delayed due to production delays. It was later rescheduled to 12 January 2024.
6. How much was the estimated budget of the movie?
   • The estimated budget of “Merry Christmas” is around ₹60 Crore.
7. Name two actors who joined the cast in March and April 2022.
   • Sanjay Kapoor and Radhika Sarathkumar joined the cast in March and April 2022, respectively.
8. Which platform offers the film for online streaming?
   • The film is available for online streaming on Netflix.
9. What was the reason for the delay in the film’s shooting in early 2022?
   • The shooting was put on hold in early January 2022, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
10. Who dubbed for Katrina Kaif’s character in the Tamil version of the film?
    • Deepa Venkat dubbed for Katrina Kaif’s character in the Tamil version of the film.

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