International
Battle: Los Angeles still reigns foreign box-office
MUMBAI: Sony‘s Battle: Los Angeles commanded the foreign theatrical circuit by generating $29 million from 8,220 screens in 55 markets. It said that the special-effects extravaganza premiered at 3,968 locations in China and raked in $11.8 million there. In Australia, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Hungary also the film stood at the no. 1 spot.
The film‘s overseas gross accumulated over 12-day period stood at $51.9 million. The latest weekend gross was the highest of any No. 1 weekend tally recorded this year on the foreign circuit.
Meanwhile, The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader, also a Fox release, passed the $300 million mark overseas while Black Swan managed to cross the $175 million barrier.
Finishing at the second spot was Paramount‘s Rango, which stood first the previous weekend. A strong Russia debut ($4.2 million from 650 spots) and a first-place Israel bow for the animation title voiced by Depp spurred the total weekend tally to $20 million from 5,810 situations in 54 markets. The foreign take is $73 million since 2 March.
Warner Bros.‘ The Rite, the supernatural drama starring Anthony Hopkins grossed $7.2 million from 2,500 screens in 39 other markets, sufficient for a No. 3 ranking overall. Its international cume stands at $46.1 million.
At the No. 4 spot was Black Swan, which collected $5.8 million from 3,200 screens in 43 markets, driving the Natalie Portman starrer to a foreign cume of $175.2 million.
Lastly, at the fifth spot was Universal‘s The Adjustment Bureau that pushed its foreign total to $32.3 million thanks to a $5.6 million weekend at 2,629 screens in 38 territories.
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.
