After Bhoot Police, Tips Industries announces its new project Merry Christmas in association with Matchbox Pictures Pvt Ltd. The festive thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan will be headlined by South star Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif. The film, which went on floors this week, will release on December 23, 2022. The first schedule of the movie is being shot extensively in Mumbai.

Vijay Sethupathi says, “I had never imagined that a chance meeting with Sriram sir and Sanjay Routray (producer) in Melbourne would land me this role. I am thrilled to work with the beautiful Katrina Kaif, too. This story will definitely appeal to a pan-India audience. It is a new zone for me as well, and for this, I would like to thank my producers Ramesh Taurani sir and Sanjay Routray.”

Katrina Kaif says that the script won her over. She shares, “Sriram sir is a master when it comes to narratives that showcase thrillers and it’s an honour to be part of a film that is directed by him. It’s also an absolute delight to collaborate with Vijay Sethupathi.”

Director Sriram Raghavan says, “I needed an absolutely fresh pairing for this story. Both Vijay and Katrina are icons in their respective areas of work. I hope we can give the viewers a unique experience.”

Producer Ramesh Taurani says, “Sriram Raghavan is one of the best directors in the country, and together, we hope to present a project that appeals to the audience across the globe. With Vijay Sethupathi leading the project along with Katrina Kaif, the thriller is a unique story that will intrigue the audience.”

Producer Sanjay Routray adds, “My team and I at Matchbox Pictures are very happy to be working with Tips Films and Ramesh ji for the first time. We are also very excited to work with Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. We have been collaborating with Sriram Raghavan since Johnny Gaddaar in 2007. After Andhadhun, the expectations are bound to be higher, and we hope to rise to the challenge.”

Tips Industries Ltd in association with Matchbox Pictures Pvt Ltd present Merry Christmas. The film produced by Ramesh Taurani and Sanjay Routray will release on December 23, 2022.