After Struggling at the Box Office, Merry Christmas' Awaits OTT Release on This Platform
The highly-anticipated film, "Merry Christmas," graced the silver screen on January 12, featuring the stellar performances of Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. Directed by the renowned Sriram Raghavan, known for his masterpieces like "Badlapur" and "Andhadhun," the film takes the audience on a gripping journey through a murder mystery set against the backdrop of a single night, intricately weaving the love story of Maria and Albert.
Critical Acclaim vs. Box Office Dilemma:
Released only in about 1000 screens let’s keep this in mind too…. Besides hit tag or not, the movie was sold to Netflix for 60cr so doesn’t matter if a masterpiece like Merry Christmas is reject by some self proclaimed dummies not everyone has good taste…
— kattyjoyy (@kattyjoyy) January 16, 2024
Despite garnering praise from critics for its artistic brilliance, "Merry Christmas" finds itself at a crossroads as it grapples with a lukewarm response at the box office. Sriram Raghavan's directorial finesse has been evident, leaving critics impressed; however, the financial success of the film remains elusive, with challenges in recouping its substantial budget.
The financial struggle is evident in the movie's meager box office earnings. On its opening day, "Merry Christmas" managed to accumulate 2.55 crores, with the total reaching 11.38 crores after four days. Given its production cost of 60 crores, the film faces an uphill battle in overcoming its budgetary constraints.
Hope on the Horizon: OTT Release on Netflix?
Sudden plan to watch #MerryChristmas . It was a good fun entertaining movie.
Netflix pr dekhne layak.
Beautiful cast. Katrina is utterly gorgeous.
@VijaySethuOffl is unbelievably amazing ????
Wanted to see more of @radhika_apte ????
But a good watch pic.twitter.com/9ldSE1aMrk
— Rashogulla ???? (@OfficialRasho) January 15, 2024
As the film encounters challenges in traditional cinema revenue, there is mounting anticipation among fans for its release on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms. Netflix has been rumored to be the chosen platform for "Merry Christmas," offering a glimmer of hope for the film's financial redemption. However, an official announcement regarding the OTT release date is yet to be confirmed.
Star-Studded Ensemble and Intricate Plot:
"Merry Christmas" boasts a star-studded cast, with Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi at the forefront, supported by Teenu Anand, Sanjay Kapoor, and Vinay Pathak in pivotal roles. Radhika Apte makes a special cameo appearance, adding to the film's allure. The intricate narrative unfolds a murder mystery over a single night, skillfully interweaving the poignant love story between Maria and Albert.