International
Avatar grosses $ 8.2 million globally from IMAX theatres
MUMBAI: Avatar has grossed $ 8.2 million globally from IMAX theatres worldwide in the tenth weekend.
The biggest global hit in IMAX history, the film added $4.3 million from 173 North American screens and $3.9 million from 84 international screens.
The Polar Express held the previous world record of $71m.
Said IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond, “This incredible milestone not only reflects the mass appeal of watching Avatar in IMAX, but also reflects the significant expansion of our global audience base.”
“Avatar was a perfect fit for IMAX and the type of event title IMAX fans and exhibitors embrace. We look forward to growing our audience even more as we continue to expand the IMAX network and offer moviegoers more of Hollywood‘s biggest films,” Gelfond added.
In the Asia-Pacific market, the IMAX network roped in approximately $43 million from 38 screens, with 20 IMAX screens in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Australia each generating more than $1million. IMAX delivered $32m from 35 screens in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, many of which surpassed the $1 million mark.
Moscow‘s Nescafe IMAX Theatre has reported approximately $3 million from its single IMAX screen and the BFI IMAX in London more than $2.3 million from its single screen.
Commented IMAX Filmed Entertainment chairman and president Greg Foster, “We reached this milestone thanks to the strong word of mouth about the experience of watching Avatar in IMAX, and the hard work of all of those at Lightstorm, Twentieth Century Fox, IMAX and our global exhibition partners.”
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.
