Mumbai: Katrina Kaif looks back on her first interaction with co-star Vijay Sethupathi while filming “Merry Christmas,” expressing her initial uncertainty about what to expect during their initial meeting.
Merry Christmas, directed by Sriram Raghavan, unites Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. It is slated to release in cinemas in Hindi and Tamil on January 12.
Actress Katrina Kaif is actively engaged in the promotion of her upcoming thriller film, “Merry Christmas,” directed by Sriram Raghavan. The movie features Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi in a lead role. During a press conference on Thursday, Katrina discussed her first-time collaboration with the talented actor.
What Katrina said
“At our initial meeting, all three of us—Katrina, Vijay, and Sriram—gathered in a room. Having recently seen a picture of Vijay sir with full white hair and a white beard, I entered the office not knowing what to expect. Upon seeing him like this, I exclaimed, ‘Oh wow, that’s a really different look,'” shared Katrina during the press conference.
“I was incredibly thrilled to collaborate with Sriram sir and Vijay sir, and once we gathered in the same room, everyone presented themselves authentically, creating an instant connection. Vijay sir’s discussion about the scene was absolutely fascinating. I realized that he approaches things uniquely, and Sriram sir, too, has a distinctive perspective on everything he does,” expressed Katrina during the press conference.
Katrina on working with Sriram Raghavan
In an earlier statement, Katrina expressed her joy in working with Sriram Raghavan, deeming it a dream come true. She stated, “I feel incredibly fortunate to have had that opportunity. He’s a phenomenal director with an incredible mind, and being on his set is like entering a whole different world.”
Describing Raghavan as an exceptional collaborator both as a filmmaker and as an individual, she highlighted the intensity of the experience, particularly in filming the movie in two languages. She emphasized the passion shared by the entire team from the beginning and expressed excitement about the film’s upcoming release.
About Merry Christmas
The official trailer of “Merry Christmas” was recently released by the makers, garnering positive responses from fans. The film, shot in two languages, boasts different supporting actors for each version. In the Hindi rendition, Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand play key roles. Meanwhile, the Tamil version features Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in equivalent roles.
Merry Christmas is slated to release in theatres on January 12, 2024.