Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi are shining on the big screens with their latest thriller, Merry Christmas. The film was simultaneously released in Hindi and Tamil. Ahead of the release, the makers ensured that the movie was thoroughly promoted across various mediums. Unsurprisingly, it has received positive reviews across the internet, with viewers praising the actors. However, the film is expected to mint an average amount on its opening day.
Sriram Raghavan directed the movie, while Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures produced it. The director aimed to bring a fresh on-screen pair to act in his thriller, and he managed to find the perfect pair. Despite how Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s pairing was termed unusual, netizens are now fans of the film. To give an estimate of how the film performed, here is how much the movie is likely to earn on its opening day.
Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s Merry Christmas box office prediction
Merry Christmas has been competing with two other movies at the Tamil box office. Dhanush’s much-awaited period drama, Captain Miller, and Sivakarthikeyan’s Ayalaan were also released on the same day. However, amid the competition, Merry Christmas is expected to do well at the box office. As per Sacnilk, the film is likely to earn about $241.17K net in India for all languages.
The occupancy of the film’s Hindi version was reported to be 7.9%, while its Tamil version was 13.19% on January 12, 2024. The numbers are likely to go up with time. Among many actors and directors, Jawan’s director, Atlee, widely praised the film’s team. He penned a detailed review of the movie and lauded Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi, and Sriram Raghavan.
He wrote, “I’ve been waiting to write this one. My favorite narrative of recent times is a beautiful love story with an amazing thriller. @VijaySethuOffl na you were pure class to watch, and the climax performance was woowwwwww. You’re always an inspiration, keep inspiring us with such lovely films. Love you na. @KatrinaKaifFB’s work is stunning. Sriramraghavan sir, what a film! It’s a pure classic, written all over it. Add a blockbuster feather to your cap, sir.”
Watch Merry Christmas in theaters now.
