Netflix has announced the much-anticipated OTT release of the romantic thriller 'Merry Christmas,' starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, slated to premiere on March 8. Originally released in theaters this January, the film is now set to captivate audiences on the streaming platform.

Taking to Instagram, Netflix India shared the exciting news, stating, 'This year, Christmas has come early, and it's time to unwrap the best gift ever!! Merry Christmas is coming tomorrow, only on Netflix!'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'Merry Christmas' promises a captivating blend of romance, crime, and suspense against the backdrop of 1980s Bombay. Directed by Raghavan, the film intricately weaves together a neo-noir narrative, injecting suspense with finesse.

The storyline follows Albert (played by Vijay Sethupathi), who encounters lonely mother Maria (portrayed by Katrina Kaif) and her child on Christmas Eve. As the night progresses, a bond forms between the two characters. However, the plot takes a dramatic turn with the shocking discovery of a dead body in Maria's apartment.

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Supported by a stellar cast including Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand, the Tamil version of the film features Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in compelling roles.

'Merry Christmas' has garnered critical acclaim, with Uday Bhatia of Mint Lounge praising its unique touches and dark comic romantic notes. Notably, Bhatia highlighted the film's inventive split-screen opening featuring mixer grinders filled with spices and pills, with a wedding ring added to the mix.