International
First adult 3D film a hit in Hong Kong
MUMBAI: The world’s first 3D adult film Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy has been running to packed houses since it opened in Hong Kong last week. The scenario outside theatres showing the film saw packed audiences buying tickets priced three times the regular rates.
Adapted from the Chinese novel ‘The Carnal Prayer Mat, the film directed by Hong Kong-based director Christopher Suen, was promoted with the tag line ‘world’s first IMAX 3D erotic movie’.
The film chronicles the story of a young man who, after being introduced to the erotic world of a duke, realises his ex-wife is the love of his life. The success of the concept has made some US adult movie makers explore the idea.
US-based pornographic magazine Hustler is in the process of making a 3D adult movie with Avatar like characters. Italian director Tinto Brass has announced that he would recreate his 1979 sex themed period film Caligula in 3D.
China has already banned Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy and more countries are reported to follow suit.
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.
