Even though the year has barely started, Sriram Raghavan's movie Merry Christmas, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif, is already creating buzz in B-town ahead of its release in mid-January. The trailer for Merry Christmas has already kept fans and moviegoers awaiting the film with baited breath.

Raised in Mumbai, the well-known Bollywood director of Tamilian descent began his career in 1991 with a hybrid ary-fiction film on Mumbai serial killerRaman Raghav. With his many years in the business, we can see how he has gradually created his own style, and there's no doubt that he has a unique talent for suspense films.

Here are some of his well-known works before Merry Christmas that pushed him to fame that you should watch.

1. Andhadun (2018)

The pianist Akash, the subject of the film Andhadun, is blind - or is he? Watch to learn more. With Ayushmann Khuranna in the lead role of Akash, the film received widespread praise for its masterful performance.

What steals the show, though, is Tabu's performance as the antagonist, whose role really amps up the tension in the suspense thriller film. With a collection of 457 crores, this is one of Sriram Raghavan's most well-known works to date and a classic in its own right.

2. Badlapur (2015)

Badlapur, starring Varun Dhawan and Yami Gautam, is appreciated for the dark tone of the story that it carried throughout the film. Another special factor about this movie was the fact that Varun played a character with a serious tone for the first time in this film.

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For the actor, this was a game-changer. Let's not forget about the critically acclaimed performance of Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Liak Tungrekar. This movie should definitely be a must-watch on your list since it has an impressive collection of 81 crores on the box office worldwide.

3. Johnny Gaddaar (2007)

Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar, starring Neil Nitin Mukesh, is a cult classic. Despite receiving mixed reviews at the box office upon its 2007 premiere, the film eventually gained popularity, thanks to its distinct aesthetic and 70s references.

4. Ek Hasina Thi (2004)

This was Sriram Raghavan's first film that the public responded favorably to, considering it was his debut Bollywood movie. The thriller film made a total of 14 crores at the box office and had a significant impact on Bollywood's thriller genre.

It is evident that his films have advanced greatly since then and developed a distinct aesthetic within the genre.

5. Merry Christmas (2024)

His next film, which stars Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif in a spectacular ensemble role, is scheduled for release on January 12. Since the debut of the trailer, Merry Christmas has greatly raised audience's expectations, and it is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited movies of 2024.

The Shriram Raghavan directorial also stars Radhika Apte, Sanjay Kapoor, and Vinay Pathak in prominent roles.