International
The Dark Knight Rises still at No. 1 with $34.2 mn intake
MUMBAI: Fighting the hot temperatures in the UK and the Olympics, The Dark Knight Rises remained at the No. 1 spot with an intake of $34.2 million.
According to Warner Bros., the film is tracking 46 per cent ahead of the comparable take of its predecessor The Dark Knight “at today‘s exchange rates.” The Christopher Nolan film has grossed $445.3 million in foreign locales to date, $23.7 less than the overseas total amassed by the first version.
The film‘s top weekend markets included the UK, France and Brazil.
Opening in 13 foreign territories day-and-date with its No. 1 US debut was The Bourne Legacy, the fourth episode of the espionage franchise. The film drew $7.8 million from 694 locations — averaging nearly $11,300 per site — in Eastern Europe, India, the Caribbean and in Asia (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam).
The film‘s top debut market was the Philippines followed by Singapore, while its No. 2 take was in Taiwan with an intake of $1.2 million from 67 sites for a per-location average of nearly $18,000.
The three previous Bourne titles had grossed a total of $419.6 million on the foreign circuit with the 2007‘s The Bourne Ultimatum leading with an overseas tally of $215 million. 2004‘s The Bourne Supremacy collected $112.3 million offshore while 2002‘s The Bourne Identity registered $92.3 million.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
