Merry Christmas
Two strangers meet on a fateful Christmas Eve. A night of delirious romance turns into a nightmare. Revealing anything more would be a crime.
Directed by Sriram Raghavan · Drama · Mystery · Thriller · 144 min · 2024
Director
Sriram Raghavan
Writer
Hindi Version:, Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Tamojit Das, Pooja Ladha Surti, Anukriti Pandey, Tamil Version:, Pratheep Kumar S, Abdul Jabbar, Prasanna Bala Natarajan, Lata Karthikeyan
Studio
Tips Films / Matchbox Pictures
Release
12 Jan 2024
Runtime
144 min
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Full Plot
A man returns to his hometown in 1980s Bombay on Christmas Eve after seven years away. He reunites with a woman and her mute daughter, forming a connection that leads to a night of celebration and exploration. However, the evening takes a deadly turn when Maria's husband is found murdered, revealing a dark secret from Albert's past.
Cast & Characters
Maria
Katrina Kaif
Tinnu Anand
Yadhoom Uncle
Tinnu Anand (Hindi) / Rajesh (Tamil)
Ronnie
Sanjay Kapoor (Hindi) / Kavin Jay Babu (Tamil)
Scarlett, Ronnie's wife
Ashwini Kalsekar
Jerome, Maria's husband
Luke Kenny
Annie, Maria's daughter
Pari Maheshwari Sharma
Police inspector Paresh Kamdar (Hindi)
Vinay Pathak
Police inspector S. Devaraj (Tamil)
Shanmugarajan
Police constable Lakshmi
Pratima Kazmi (Hindi) / Radhika Sarathkumar (Tamil)
Did You Know?
Sriram Raghavan has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Andhadhun, Johnny Gaddaar.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In January 2021, it was reported that director Sriram Raghavan had put his directorial venture Ekkis, starring Varun Dhawan, on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and began working on a new project, which he reportedly approached Katrina Kaif and Saif Ali Khan to play the lead roles.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
The principal photography began on 25 December 2021, with the first schedule in Mumbai.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Merry Christmas holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (29,679 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.9/10 on IMDb (29,679 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merry Christmas's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Merry Christmas holds a 84% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Merry Christmas's IMDb rating?+
Merry Christmas has a 6.9/10 rating on IMDb from 29,679 votes.
Is Merry Christmas good? What are critics saying?+
Merry Christmas holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (29,679 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Merry Christmas?+
Merry Christmas has a runtime of 144 min.
Who directed Merry Christmas?+
Merry Christmas was directed by Sriram Raghavan.
Where can I watch Merry Christmas?+
Merry Christmas is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Merry Christmas received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film's performances, particularly those of Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, were widely praised for their chemistry and depth. Many reviewers singled out the duo's on-screen partnership as a highlight of the movie.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
