International
Chile miners saga on screen soon
MUMBAI: Brad Pitt’s production company “Plan B” Entertainment Company is in talks for film rights of the story of 33 miners rescued after surviving two months trapped deep underground in Chile. The 33 miners were removed to freedom on October 13 after being trapped for a record 69 days in a collapsed mine in Chile.
Attorney Edgardo Reinoso who represents the men said that Pitt‘s production house wants to make a film rendering of the men‘s harrowing underground captivity that ended last month. He said that the company made a multi-million-dollar offer to win the rights to make the film.
Several of the rescued miners might even be tapped for roles in the film, it is understood. The miners want to create a holding company that would manage any proceeds from their miraculous and improbable story before sealing any deal, so that the funds could be equitably distributed among all the men.
Plan B has produced several Hollywood films including the recently released, The Time Traveler‘s Wife, Kick-Ass and Eat, Pray, Love.
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.
