International
Depp, Disney developing The Night Stalker
MUMBAI: Johnny Depp‘s production house Infinitium Nihil, in association with Walt Disney Studios is developing an adaptation of Paul Reverse‘s The Night Stalker.
The Night Stalker is based on the 1972 ABC-TV film that turned into the series Kolchak: he Night Stalker that was about a newspaper reporter in Chicago who investigated mysterious deaths often finding a supernatural connection.
The film in question is based on the colonial figure and his famous midnight ride – recently bought to light again after former Alaska governor Sarah Palin mis-stated the basics of the Rivere story.
Depp and Disney have been a profitable team; their most recent collaboration being Pirates of the Carribbean: On Stranger Tides grossing more that $ 1 billion worldwide as did Alice In Woderland.
Depp is also doing The Lone Ranger for Disney. He is also to do the fifth edition of Pirates.
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.
