In an interview with India Today, the filmmaker discussed the possibility of a sequel to ‘Merry Christmas.’ He expressed that he had initially conceived the film as a small project, intending for it to remain as such.Raghavan pondered the significance of any potential continuation, contemplating whether it would offer compelling drama and be worth portraying. He emphasized the importance of leaving the audience with the feeling that ‘Merry Christmas’ is a Christmas special, emphasizing that the emotional resonance should endure.
In explaining the choice of the title ‘Merry Christmas’ for the film, Sriram Raghavan shared that he initially contemplated Hindi names, considering titles such as Dev Anand‘s ‘Baat Ek Raat Ki’ and ‘Raat Akeli Hai,’ along with the song ‘Raat Ke Humsafar’ from ‘Evening in Paris.’ However, during a conversation with the producer of ‘Ikkis,’ the suggestion of ‘Merry Christmas’ was unexpectedly put forward. Raghavan was taken aback by the simplicity yet effectiveness of the title, leading to its selection for the film.
Merry Christmas First Day First Show Public Review: Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi, Sriram Raghavan
In addition to its lead cast, which includes Sanjay Kapoor and Radhika Apte in significant roles, ‘Merry Christmas’ is part of Sriram Raghavan’s filmography. His upcoming project is ‘Ikkis.’ While discussing his future plans, Raghavan mentioned the possibility of having a story for ‘Badlapur 2,’ but as of now, no official confirmation has been made.
