International
CJ CGV to open third multiplex in China on 19 November
MUMBAI: South Korean exhibitor CJ CGV will open its third multiplex in China on 19 November at the CGV Wuhan,located in the capital of Hubei Province. The plex will have six screens, 940 seats and also a 3D projection.
In 2006, the exhibitor launched into the China market. CJ CGV has two other multiplexes in Shanghai.
said Kang Seok Hee, head of CJ CGV, which is an affiliate of leading South Korean distributor CJ Entertainment., “CGV Wuhan is launched on the foundation of the development network and know-how about operating on the ground in China that we‘ve accumulated since 2006, and it will play a big role as a bridge for Korean films and Korean Wave culture,” “CGV will expand to Beijing and other cities to have more than 30 multiplexes within five years.”
CGV has partnered with local exhibitor for the Wuhan project.
The new multiplex is to open in Wuhan Xintiandi, designed along the lines of the shopping, eating and entertainment district of Shanghai‘s Xintiandi.
Collaborating with the Korean cultural centre in Shanghai, CGV is mulling to mark the opening with a Korean Culture Festival featuring pop and traditional music concerts, a taekwondo show and arts and crafts.
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.
