Merry Christmas

Storyline

Merry Christmas 2024 is a neo-noir romantic thriller that explores the fragile boundary between passion and danger. Set over one night, it intertwines festive cheer with a chilling mystery. The film's strength lies in its subtle performances, razor-sharp direction, and atmospheric cinematography that captures the uneasy mood of the season. Vijay Sethupathi's understated intensity and Katrina Kaif's layered performance make this slow-burn thriller both emotional and unpredictable.

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Tagline

A night of love, secrets, and a chilling twist.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• The film marks the first collaboration between Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif.
• Director Sriram Raghavan shot the movie simultaneously in Tamil and Hindi with different supporting casts.
• The film was adapted from Fr?d?ric Dard's French novel "Le Monte-charge."

Goofs

• In one bar scene, the wine glass in front of Maria changes position between shots.

Quotes

• "Every story that begins with love ends with a secret."
• "It's Christmas? anything can happen tonight."

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• The opening credits feature vintage Christmas tunes juxtaposed with noir-style visuals of Mumbai at night.

Connections

• The film's narrative style and tone are reminiscent of Sriram Raghavan's earlier works like Andhadhun and Johnny Gaddaar.

Soundtracks

• Music composed by Pritam, blending haunting Christmas carols with suspenseful undertones that heighten the film's tension.