Sriram Raghavan, along with Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi, and Sanjay Kapoor, unveiled the Tamil trailer of their upcoming film "Merry Christmas" in Mumbai. The director shared insights into his Tamil debut and expressed reluctance about making another Tamil film. However, he expressed interest in directing a Marathi film in the near future, showcasing a diverse creative journey.
During the press conference, Sriram Raghavan revealed his long-standing desire to create a Tamil film, citing his Tamilian roots. However, after directing "Merry Christmas" in both Hindi and Tamil, he admitted to the challenges and expressed reluctance to undertake such a demanding task again. The director's candid acknowledgment sheds light on the complexities of multilingual filmmaking.
Sriram Raghavan, being a Tamilian, fulfilled his desire to make a Tamil film with "Merry Christmas." However, after directing it in both Hindi and Tamil simultaneously, he found the process to be labor-intensive and mentioned that he wouldn't opt for such dual-language projects in the future.
The Tamil trailer of "Merry Christmas" not only exhibits visual distinctions but also features different character actors compared to the Hindi version. Sriram Raghavan clarified that it's not a mere dubbed version; rather, they reshot the entire movie separately for the Tamil version after completing the Hindi version, ensuring a distinct and authentic experience for the audience.
Sriram Raghavan highlighted the unique challenge of reshooting scenes for the Tamil version of "Merry Christmas." While acknowledging the repetitive nature of recreating scenes with the same camera and lighting, he expressed that the thrill of adventure and discovery was somewhat diminished. Nonetheless, he conveyed his enjoyment in the process, driven by his long-standing desire to create a Tamil movie.
"Merry Christmas" is set to hit cinemas on January 12, creating anticipation for its release.
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