- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:57 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Merry Christmas Box Office Collection Day 1: The film featuring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, directed by Sriram Raghavan, was released in theaters on January 12. It delves into a realm of deceit, mortality, and shadows, captivating the audience with its narrative. Unfortunately, the film struggled to make a strong debut at the box office on its opening day. According to Sacnilk, 'Merry Christmas' managed to earn over Rs 2.50 crore.
Merry Christmas Box Office report
According to reports from Sacnilk, the film earned a net of Rs 2.55 crore in India across all languages on its first day. On its first day, the film experienced varying occupancy rates in different time slots for the Hindi language. Morning shows recorded a 6.81 per cent occupancy, afternoon shows at 8.98 per cent, evening shows at 12.14 per cent, and night shows at 18.31 per cent, contributing to an overall daily occupancy of 11.56 per cent. However, the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film experienced comparatively better occupancy levels.
About Merry Christmas
The film also includes a notable cast with Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kazmi, Tinnu Anand, Ashwini Kalsekar, and Radhika Apte playing key roles.
The storyline of 'Merry Christmas' revolves around the chance meeting of two strangers on Christmas evening. What begins as a night of passionate romance takes an unexpected turn, transforming into a nightmarish scenario and setting the stage for the unfolding story. The film introduces Pari, a child actor, in addition to its stellar cast. Produced by Ramesh Taurani, Jaya Taurani, Sanjay Routray, and Kewal Garg, the film is a collaborative effort between Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures.
Merry Christmas has been shot in two languages, each featuring different supporting actors. In the Hindi version, the cast includes Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand. Meanwhile, the Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in equivalent roles.