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Colin Farrel to play vampire in Friday Night
MUMBAI: Colin Farrell is all set to play an undead hero in the remake of the 1985 film Fright Night. The 34-year-old actor plays sweet-talking bloodsucker Jerry in a modern day remake of the cult classic.
It is said that Farrel was the ‘only man‘ for the role. Said director Craig Gillespie “Colin Farrell was the perfect choice to play a charming vampire in Fright Night because he has a dangerous quality about him.
“We were so lucky to get Colin. It was perfect. He epitomises the character in Fright Night. There‘s a dangerous quality to him and he‘s very charismatic. He‘s a very dark version of what‘s been in the vampire realm these days,” he added.
Farrell is relishing the chance to play a blood sucking vampire but admitted he did struggle to keep his character believable.
“Twilight takes a lot of oxygen in a certain audience‘s requirement. It has its place which is great but this is different. I believe it‘s going to be fairly bloody. There‘s not a lot of sex but sex is certainly implied more than once. Hopefully it will work on a plethora of levels, averred Farrell.
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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.
