International
Warner Bros. tops in gross intake
MUMBAI: The Warner Bros. Pictures Group broke the all-time industry worldwide box-office record with a gross intake of $4.814 billion in 2010 surpassing the prior record of $4.010 billion also held by Warner Bros. in 2009.
The Studio had five films gross over $100 million domestically in 2010 – Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Clash of the Titans, Valentine‘s Day and Due Date.
Setting new benchmarks for both the international and global box-office grosses in 2010 and retaining the domestic box-office number one ranking, the studio now holds the industry record in all three categories.
Additionally, Warner Bros. surpassed its own worldwide gross from the previous year by $800 million to be on the number one position in worldwide market share for the second consecutive year and for the sixth time in the last 10 years. Warner Bros. Pictures‘ domestic gross is estimated at $1.884 billion, making it number one in domestic market share for 2010.
“Our tentpole strategy combined with a remarkably diverse overall slate has once again proved enormously profitable at the box office,” said Dan Fellman, President, Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
This is the third year in a row the Studio has held that crown and is the only studio to exceed the $1 billion threshold domestically for 10 consecutive years. Warner Bros. has been ranked either one or two domestically for seven of the last 10 years.
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.
