International
Scorsese to partner with Weinsten Co
MUMBAI: Martin Scorsese has decided to partner The Weinstein Co. (TWC) to present Daniel Espinosa‘s Swedish crime thriller Easy Money that is scheduled to roll out in US. theatres next month.
“I was deeply impressed by Daniel Espinosa‘s Easy Money — by the harsh, elemental style, which reflects the milieu and the lives of the characters; by the powerful sense of fate, of well-meaning people who take one wrong turn and end up paying a terrible price; by the frightening and surprising evolution of the hero,” Scorsese observed.
TWC will release Easy Money on 11 Julyin New York and in Los Angeles on 13 July. Based on Jens Lapidus‘ best-selling book Snabba Cash (Easy Money is the English translation), the film interweaves the stories of three key players who are related to a Swedish drug trafficking ring. “This taut suspense thriller struck a chord with me, and I‘m excited that a visionary like Martin Scorsese shares my passion for this film,” TWC co-chairman Harvey Weinstein stated.
The film‘s adapted screenplay was written by Lapidus and Maria Karlsson.
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.
