'Merry Christmas': Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi's crime thriller locks December release date

The film, which was initially slated for a 2022 release but was later postponed, is now set to hit theaters on December 15, 2023.

Published: Monday,Jul 17, 2023 09:49 AM GMT-06:00

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'Merry Christmas,' starring the talented duo Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of 2023. Fans are especially thrilled as this marks the first time these two powerhouse actors will share the silver screen. After a period of eager anticipation, the film's release date has finally been unveiled, accompanied by brand-new posters that have ignited even more excitement.

Both Katrina and Vijay took to social media to announce the release date, unveiling the posters in the process. The film, which was initially slated for a 2022 release but was later postponed, is now set to hit theaters on December 15, 2023. The duo unveiled two posters, one in Hindi and the other in Tamil, captivating the audience with their vintage vibes and intriguing visuals.

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The Hindi poster exudes the charm of old Bombay, hinting at the film's setting and storyline. With the tagline "Raat jitni sageen hogi, subah utni rageen hogi" (The darker the night, the brighter the morning), the poster promises a captivating narrative. Katrina shared the poster on her social media, expressing her excitement and stating, "We decided to cut short the wait for the Christmas cheer! #MerryChristmas releasing in theaters near you ON 15th DECEMBER 2023."

The Hindi version of "Merry Christmas" also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand, while the Tamil version features Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in prominent roles. Additionally, the film boasts exciting cameos by child actor Ashwini Kalsekar and Radhika Apte. Reportedly, the crime thriller revolves around an uneventful day that turns Katrina and Vijay's worlds upside down, all taking place on Christmas Eve. In other news, Katrina Kaif celebrated her 40th birthday on 16th July. Now inside pictures from her birthday bash have been making waves on social media as she had the time of her life along with hubby Vicky Kaushal, her sibling and friends in the Maldives.

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