Merry Christmas

"Raat jitni sangeen hogi, subah utni rangeen hogi"

2024 2h 23m HI

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 59

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Synopsis

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A Christmas Eve encounter between two enigmatic strangers sparks a poignant connection - but a dark turn of events threatens to expose their murky past.

“Raat jitni sangeen hogi, subah utni rangeen hogi”

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Cast

Katrina Kaif
Maria
Vijay Sethupathi
Albert Arogyasami
Radhika Apte
Rosie
Sanjay Kapoor
Ronnie Fernandes
Vinay Pathak
Insp. Paresh Kamdar
Tinnu Anand
Yadhoom Uncle
Pratima Kazmi
Constable Laxmi
Ashwini Kalsekar
Scarlet Fernandes

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sriram Raghavan
Writers: Sriram Raghavan, Saumin Patel, Anukriti Pandey
Languages: Hindi
Countries: India

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sriram Raghavan, shot by Madhu Neelakandan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pritam Chakraborty. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Pooja Ladha Surti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi and Radhika Apte carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Raat jitni sangeen hogi, subah utni rangeen hogi".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15392282 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sriram Raghavan directs. Madhu Neelakandan behind the camera. Pritam Chakraborty scores. Pooja Ladha Surti cuts. Produced in India. Dialogue in Hindi.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Directed by Sriram Raghavan, shot by Madhu Neelakandan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Pritam Chakraborty. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Pooja Ladha Surti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi and Radhika Apte carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Raat jitni sangeen hogi, subah utni rangeen hogi".
7IMDB entry: tt15392282 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Madhu Neelakandan
Original score: Pritam Chakraborty
Editing: Pooja Ladha Surti
Production design: Mayur Sharma
Makeup / hair: Krutika Jain
Sound: Rhitwik Raj Pathak
Stunt coordinator: Sunil Rodrigues
Runtime: 143 min · 2h 23m
Status: Released
Original language: HI
IMDB: Merry Christmas (2024)

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Ritesh Mohapatra2024-01-14
Merry Christmas is satisfying Sriram Raghavan venture with a deliciously crafted romance in form of sumptuous mystery My Rating : 80/100 Sriram Raghavan unique style of presenting dark humour and crime is separate genre in itself. After films like Andhadhun, Badlapur made for matured audience , he delivers a Christmas project which is thoroughly enticing and entertaining. Merry Christmas is satisfying one night story of 2 strangers attracted towards each other which turns out to be a bloody thriller post interval. The film falls in a niche category of slow burn thrillers which demands attention and not for people looking for engagement in every frame. The first half is purely a setup in progress for a wild ride coming in 2nd half. Powered by brilliant Vijay Sethupathy, a formidable Katrina and a tightly edited runtime , Sriram Raghavan delivers a film which has a solid heart and fitting climax which makes worth all the wait.The music is magical by Pritam especially the songs Nazar Teri Toofan by Papon and Raat Akeli Thi by Arijit. Beautifully integrated into the screenplay. I was apprehensive about pairing of Vijay and Katrina but how beautifully and organically the romance is presented in the first half is what makes Raghavan Sir a celebrated director. Vijay Sethupathy with his distinct sarcastic humour and sharp expressions wins me over again. While Katrina has shown great command over her hindi dialogues and has also given a performance she would later be proud of. Vinay Pathak and Pratima Kannan in an extended cameo make the film interestingly exciting towards the climax. Baby Pari Sharmaos adorable. Overall, there are few things to keep in mind before you watch Merry Christmas. Don't compare with Andhadhun, its an entirely different story. Don't completely tag it as a thriller, its a romantic comedy which turns into dark thriller. The film needs more mature audience to watch it. It wont work for everyone but I really appreciate the neo noirism integrations by Raghavan Sir with multiple twists and wow monents in 2nd half. Instagram & X : @streamgenx

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