International
Battle…reigns overseas b-o for 3rd week
MUMBAI: Battle: Los Angeles still reigns the overseas box-office taking the No. 1 spot for the third consecutive weekend pushing its overseas tally past the $100 million mark.
The first-place weekend gross for Sony‘s Battle: Los Angeles was $14.7 million drawn from 5,999 screens in 60 markets.
The weekend‘s No. 1 domestic title, Universal‘s Hop, a family-oriented animation and live action blend, amassed $ 7 million after making its foreign debut in 2,362 locations in 26 offshore markets.
In acknowledgement, Universal attributed Hop‘s anemic gross to the “first warm and sunny weekend of the year, which drew families outside and away from cinemas.” UK. and European market box-office.
The weekend‘s No. 2 domestic title, Summit International‘s Source Code opened overseas drawing $5.6 million from 1,202 screens in seven foreign markets.
Another title to join the $100 million foreign gross club was Paramount‘s No. 4-ranked Rango that generated $8.8 million from 5,295 venues in 55 markets making the overseas gross total to $107.7 million.
A first-place France opening of $2.4 million from 451 locations helped boost Warner Bros.‘ Sucker Punch to the weekend‘s No. 2 overall spot. Director Zack Snyder‘s action-fantasy-thriller grossed $12.4 million from 4,500 screens in 39 markets.
Universal‘s Marr Damon starrer The Adjustment Bureau roped in $4.1 million on the weekend from 2,400 situations in 47 territories.
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.
