The Merry Christmas crew is ecstatic right now because Sriram Raghavan’s just-released thriller is winning over both critics and fans. One thing that is worth talking about is how Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif were cast differently. Everyone who has seen the movie has praised the on-screen chemistry between the two actors, who have both given outstanding performances. The director has now talked about casting and working with them.
The success of Merry Christmas, according to director Sriram Raghavan, depends on the dynamic between two strangers. He made this comment in a recent interview with India Today. He did meet a few actors in Mumbai, but the combinations were all a bit stale. He has stated before that his first choice was not Vijay Sethupathi. “As I’ve already said, Vijay wasn’t my first choice,” he continued. I instantly fell in love and desired him after watching his movie “96.” My team was also taken aback, which encouraged me to think this casting would be intriguing.
Sriram Raghavan said, “Katrina is an extremely hardworking actor. She is meticulous and will chew your brain talking about the hows and whys of the scene. On the other hand, Vijay is the opposite. He would come up with suggestions about how his character could say something differently or react, and I am more than welcoming of such inputs.” He further mentioned that initially, Katrina Kaif disliked it when Vijay Sethupathi introduced new elements, as she came to the set prepared for what was previously discussed. However, as they moved forward, they discovered a middle ground, and a mutual understanding developed between them. He added, “It was just magical.”
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