Merry Christmas vs Yodha in B-Town

Merry Christmas to clash with Yodha. Exciting news for movie buffs! Sidharth Malhotra's high-octane action film 'Yodha,' jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Mentor Disciple Films, has received a fresh release date and will now hit the silver screen on December 8, 2023.

Interestingly, this release date sets the stage for a cinematic showdown as 'Yodha' is set to clash with 'Merry Christmas,' a much-anticipated movie starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif, also scheduled for release on December 8. 'Yodha,' starring Sidharth Malhotra, Disha Patani, and Raashii Khanna, has been generating buzz for some time now, and after facing a few delays, it's finally locked in for a December debut, sharing the spotlight with 'Merry Christmas.'

The official X (formerly Twitter) page made this thrilling announcement, proclaiming, "Ladies & gentlemen, get ready as the engine of #Yodha is all revved up & ready to make its touchdown in cinemas on 8th December 2023."

Sidharth Malhotra, equally thrilled, shared the news on X.

'Yodha' marks the inaugural chapter of an action-packed franchise led by Sidharth Malhotra and features Disha Patani and Raashi Khanna in pivotal roles. The film is directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, promising an adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience when it graces theaters on December 8, 2023.

In an interesting turn of events, the release date of 'Merry Christmas,' starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, has been rescheduled for the third time. Initially set for December 23, then moved to December 15, and now, it's going to hit theaters a week early, aligning with the release date of 'Yodha.'

Trade analysts broke the news on X, stating, "KATRINA KAIF - VIJAY SETHUPATHI: ‘Merry Christmas’ TO ARRIVE ONE WEEK EARLY. 8 Dec 2023 is the new release date of #MerryChristmas." This film, directed by Sriram Raghavan, marks the first collaboration between Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi and has been shot in both Hindi and Tamil, with distinct supporting casts.

In 'Merry Christmas,' the Hindi version features co-stars like Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand, while the Tamil version boasts talents like Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in parallel roles. The film also introduces Pari, a young actor, and includes exciting cameos by Ashwini Kalsekar and Radhika Apte.

Produced by Ramesh Taurani & Jaya Taurani in collaboration with Sanjay Routray & Kewal Garg, 'Merry Christmas' represents a merging of two distinguished production houses, Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures, combining their vision and expertise to deliver an intriguing cinematic experience.