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Third Batman offering named The Dark Knight Rises
MUMBAI: Christopher Nolan has announced that the title of the third instalment of the blockbuster Batman franchise will be called The Dark Knight Rises.
Neither will the film be in 3D format nor will the villain, The Riddler, fill in the Joker‘s shoes in the third outing that would be about the caped crusader‘s efforts to keep Gotham city crime-free.
The Dark Knight Rises will be distributed by Warner Bros.
The first film in the series titled Batman Begins released in 2005, but it was the second part The Dark Knight that caught the public eye and went on to gross over a billion dollars worldwide when released in 2008. It also got Australian actor Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar for his stupendous performance.
Nolan steers clear of the 3D technology that took Hollywood by storm after the success of James Cameron‘s Avatar as he wants to focus on the high definition cameras and IMAX technology.
The director, whose last outing Inception created ripples worldwide, stated that the third Batman film would follow many of the same characters from the previous films as well as a few new ones.
The Dark Knight Rises is slated to release on 20 July 2012.
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.
