International
Anurag Kashyap film to open in North America on 2 Sept
MUMBAI: IndiePix Films has acquired the distribution rights of the Anurag Kashyap film That Girl In The Yellow Boots for the North American theatrical, home and digital markets, beginning with its theatrical release in over 20 markets on 2 September.
Yellow Boots features Kalki Koechlin in the lead role of Ruth who comes to Mumbai from London to search for her missing father. The film has attracted attention because of the stark realism of the scenes, abandoning many of the conventions of traditional Indian film. Kashyap was inspired to make the film by the recent story of a German girl who came to India to search for her lost father.
Announcing the acquisition of distribution rights for this film, Mark DeFrancis said that it was IndiePix’s objective to bring this film to the widest audience ever in the United States for an Indian independent filmmaker.
“Our distribution plans for this film are very aggressive, opening simultaneously with its opening in Mumbai on 2 September. In executing this campaign, we are delighted to be working with Galen Rosenthal, Program Director of the South Asian International Film Festival,”said DeFrancis.
That Girl In the Yellow Boots was invited to play at the Venice festival last year and was a hit with audiences and critics at the Toronto Film Festival later that summer.
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.
