International
Titans shows supremacy on foreign shores too
MUMBAI: Not only has Warner Bros.‘ Clash of the Titans won box-office plaudits in the US, it has showed its supremacy in overseas territories too wherever it released. The film grossed an estimated $44.2 million in its opening launch on 4,240 screens in 15 markets.
The film has become only the third title of 2010 to take the No. 1 spot overseas.
Titans took over Disney‘s Alice in Wonderland that was No. 1 foreign title after 20th Century Fox‘s Avatar.
While Alice drew $34.2 million from 8,443 spots in 51 markets, Avatar finished out of the top five with $4.6 million generated from 2,300 screens in 37 markets for a foreign gross total of $1.959 billion.
Titans claimed the No. 1 spot in each market it played drawing $7.8 million over three days from 752 sites in the UK; $8.6 million in five days in Spain from 549 spots; $6.8 million over four days in 591 Korea screens and $5.9 million over four days in Australia from 349 locations.
According to Warner Bros, Titans beat the comparable opening grosses in the same 15 territories recorded by 300, the 2006 hit ($38 million) and 2004‘s Troy ($32 million).
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.
