Katrina Kaif with 'Merry Christmas' team celebrate Sethupathi's birthday & Sriram's 20-year cinematic journey

In a delightful celebration that marked a trifecta of joy, the team of the recently released film "Merry Christmas" came together to commemorate three special occasions - the birthdays of Vijay Sethupathi and producer Ramesh Taurani, along with the 20th anniversary of director Sriram Raghavan's groundbreaking debut film, "Ek Hasina Thi." The star-studded gathering, captured in a series of heartwarming pictures, showcased the camaraderie and festivity within the Merry Christmas family.

Katrina Kaif, the leading lady of Merry Christmas, took to her Instagram account to share a glimpse of the joyous affair. The first picture captured the radiant actress posing alongside director Sriram Raghavan, and another featured the talented Vijay Sethupathi joining in the celebration. 

The final frame showcased Sanjay Kapoor, Ramesh Taurani, Sriram Raghavan, and Vijay Sethupathi, all smiles as they commemorated the special moments. Two beautifully crafted cakes adorned the celebratory table, setting the stage for a night of shared laughter and happiness.

"Celebrating all the love you have given to #merrychristmas, @actorvijaysethupathi's birthday, Sriram sir's 20th year from his first," expressed Katrina in the caption, encapsulating the essence of the memorable evening. The pictures radiate warmth and showcase the close-knit bond forged during the filming of Merry Christmas.

Sanjay Kapoor, also a part of the film, shared a group picture from the celebration on his own Instagram, captioning it, "About last night, Happy birthday @actorvijaysethupathi @rameshtaurani, 20 years of Ek Hasina thi, #celebration #merrychristmas #ekhasinathi." The post highlighted the triple joy of the evening, encapsulating the festive spirit of the moment.

Interestingly, "Ek Hasina Thi," Sriram Raghavan's directorial debut that completed 20 years, was released on January 16, 2004, starring Urmila Matondkar and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles. 

"Merry Christmas," featuring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles, received positive reviews from both audiences and critics since its recent theatrical release.