International
Warner releases dates of upcoming films
MUMBAI: Warner Bros. has announced the release dates of Clint Eastwood‘s J. Edgar and Stephen Daldry‘s Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. While the former will release on 9 November, the latter will release on 25 December.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as legendary F.B.I. director J. Edgar Hoover, Eastwood‘s film will firstly open in select markets before releasing nationwide on 11 November. The film explores the public and private lives of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century.
The Steohen Daldry film, that stars Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, will release nationwide on 20 January. The film is about a boy who‘s convinced that his father, a victim of 9/11, left a final message for him somewhere in the city. Feeling disconnected from his mother , he begins his search.
The other film Sandra Bullock‘s Gravity 3D will release on 21 November next year. The film, directed by Alfonso Cuaron, also stars George Clooney.
The studio has also pushed back sequel Journey 2: The Mysterious Island by two weeks from 27 January to 10 February, 2012.
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.
