International
Titans opens with $4.2 million opening
MUMBAI: Warner Bros.‘ 3D action fantasy Clash of the Titans opened stupendously and logged an estimated $4.2 million from screenings on Thursday evening and midnight in about 3,000 domestic theaters.
Meanwhile, the week’s second release, Disney‘s The Last Song collected $4.2 million in its second day of release. The film lapped up $9.3 million since it released on Wednesday.
At most places, Titans played only in 2D in the absence of 3D screens. But Friday onwards, at least half of its 3,700 weekend engagements will have the Sam Worthington-starrer film in 3D in a minimum of one multiplex screen.
Titans registered a record $31,000 in Guam, a traditional bellwether market for film releases.
Some reviewers, however, aver that this film is pale in comparison to the last edition.
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.
