International
2012 to see Titanic and Star Wars in 3D avatar
MUMBAI: James Cameron‘s Titanic, will be released in 3D in 2012. The year will also see a 3D re-release of Star Wars.
It is reported that Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment were planning to re-release “Titanic” in April 2012. The exercise could put it out in theatres around the same time George Lucas‘s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace releases in 3D.
Though the studio in charge of converting Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet‘s tragic love story into 3D has not yet been chosen, the cost is estimated to cost anywhere between10 to 15 million dollars, it is understood.
Plans to convert 2D films to 3D have come under heavy criticism in Hollywood after the release of “Clash of the Titans” in 3D ended in the flopping of the film.
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.
