International
Disney’s Tron 3 in initial stage of development
MUMBAI:Despite average collections made by Tron:Legacy last year in December, Disney, which controls the franchise, has decided to proceed with the third installment of the series.
Tron: Legacy‘s last year‘s box office collection did not live up to the expectation of Disney. The film that made $400mn had audience wondering whether they would get to see more of the series. But the studio has decided to keep it going and has already hired David DiGilio, who earlier wrote the script for Disney‘s Eight Below in 2006. DiGilio is known for the creation of Television series ‘Traveler‘.
Although Tron:Legacy faced a lot of criticism for the story and script, writers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis were probables to write the script for Tron 3, but they are currently busy working on ABC fairytale series. Due to which, DiGilio will be taking over the project. Although what is still unclear is whether director Joseph Kosinski will call the shots again.
Even though the marketing costs last year went over the board, it is believed that the R&D costs will be smaller for Tron 3. Also, executives at Disney are hoping that the animated series coming to Disney XD called ‘Tron: Uprising‘ does well.
Although the process is still in the scripting stage, the ultimate decision of whether the third part will be made or not will depend on the success of ‘Tron: Uprising‘ because it is very important for Disney to know whether the brand still connects with the fan base or not.
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.
