Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi starrer Merry Christmas arrived in cinemas at the beginning of 2024. The mystery thriller film was a massive hit amongst the fans, who loved both the artists’ performances in the film. For those, who could not watch the movie in theatres, the good word of mouth for the film made them anxious to know the details about the OTT release date of Merry Christmas.
The wait is finally over as the Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi starrer is arriving on OTT soon. According to several news reports, the OTT release date for Merry Christmas is set for 8 March. The film is directed by Sriram Raghavan which means that the story offers several intriguing plot twists. So if you do not want to miss the film’s release online, here are all the details you need to know.
Merry Christmas OTT release: How to watch the movie online
Merry Christmas was simultaneously shot in Hindi and Tamil. The film is produced by Ramesh Taurani, Jaya Taurani, Sanjay Routray and Kewal Garg under Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures. The story is based on Frédéric Dard’s French novel titled Le Monte-charge (Bird in a Cage).
Where is the film releasing?
A news report published by Film Companion suggests that the Hindi version of Merry Christmas will arrive on Netflix on 8 March, eight weeks after its theatrical release date. The streaming rights for the movie’s OTT release were reportedly bought by Netflix for INR 60 crore (USD 7.2 million).
Meet the cast of Merry Christmas
Apart from Katrina and Vijay, the Hindi version of the film also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan and Tinnu Anand in key roles. The Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu and Rajesh Williams in important roles. The movie marked the debut of child actor, Pari as well. Ashwini Kalsekar and Radhika Apte are seen in cameo roles in the movie.
The plot of the Merry Christmas movie
The story revolves around Albert (Vijay Sethupathi), who returns home after several years on the eve of Christmas. Adjusting to the loss of his mother, he decides to step out to lighten up his mood. He then meets Maria (Katrina Kaif) and her little daughter, who is mute. The two instantly spark an unexpected but undeniable connection and create an immediate bond. However, things take a dark turn soon, and their evening of romance turns into a night of misery. The plot sounds interesting enough to make you excited for the release of Merry Christmas on Netflix.
Trailer of the film
The film marked Raghavan’s and Kaif’s debut in Tamil cinema. Check out the trailer of the film below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Is Merry Christmas released on OTT?
The film is scheduled to release on 8 March 2024.
– Is Merry Christmas coming to Netflix?
Yes, the streaming platform bought the right for its OTT release.
– Where can I watch Merry Christmas?
You can watch the film on Netflix, starting 8 March.
– Is Merry Christmas hit or flop?
The film was a commercial success at the box office.
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Ananya Swaroop
Digital Writer - Entertainment
Cinema has always fascinated Ananya, so much that she got a degree in media to know more about it. She has worked for magazines like Man's World India and CineBlitz as an entertainment writer. When not writing about films and celebrities, she likes to travel to new places or try new cuisines. Travel and Food are her latest interests and she is looking forward to explore these further.
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