Anurag Kashyap Applauds Sriram Raghavan’s Hitchcockian Love Story In ‘Merry Christmas’

Renowned director Anurag Kashyap took to Instagram to shower praise on Sriram Raghavan, the creator of ‘Merry Christmas.’ Describing the film as a Hitchcockian love story, Anurag shared a series of posters from the movie featuring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. In his Instagram note, Anurag lauded Sriram Raghavan’s unconventional storytelling, stating, Love this film… Sriram Raghavan has never been known to play safe and this time has gone and made a Hitchcockian love story with two actors belonging to different cultures and them coming together on Christmas Eve. Anurag appreciated Sriram for his ability to explore new territories and create a slow burn narrative with a terrific payoff. He highlighted the exceptional performances of Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, along with the contributions of Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, and Ashwini. Anurag encouraged his followers to give the film a chance and acknowledged the efforts of the team behind ‘Merry Christmas.’ The mystery thriller, directed by Sriram Raghavan, had a slow start at the box office on its first day, earning Rs 2.30 crore in India for the Hindi version. Despite the initial performance, Anurag Kashyap’s endorsement and the anticipation of a weekend boost suggested potential success for the film. ‘Merry Christmas’ is noted for its intriguing plot, with the Hindi and Tamil versions featuring different supporting actors. The film explores a unique love story between characters from diverse backgrounds, adding an element of suspense to the narrative. As the weekend progresses, the film is anticipated to gain momentum based on word of mouth.