International
Avatar 2 will release in 2016
MUMBAI: James Cameron‘s Avatar 2 has reportedly been delayed. The much-awaited film was originally scheduled to release in 2014, but there is news that the Avatar sequel may be pushed back for a 2016 opening.
It has however been revealed that the new film will showcase advanced technology that includes a higher rate of 3D camera system and the CG and performance capture.
Way back in October 2010, 20th Century Fox had announced that Avatar 2 would release in December 2014 and Avatar 3 in December 2015.
Cameron has signed up to return to the director‘s seat and has planned to film the two sequels back-to-back.
Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez and Sigourney Weaver, Avatar released in 2009 and was named the highest grossing film of all time.
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.
