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Four Hollywood stalwarts take over Sin City in the comedy ‘Last Vegas’
MUMBAI: Multivision Multimedia, one of the biggest independent film distribution houses in the Indian subcontinent, is gearing up to release the new comic caper Last Vegas in Indian theatres on 22 November, 2013. The upcoming comedy will see Hollywood legends Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline share screen space for the very first time.
Directed by Jon Turteltaub, Last Vegas follows the lives of Billy (Michael Douglas), Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline), who have been best friends since childhood. So when Billy, the group’s sworn bachelor, finally proposes to his thirty-something girlfriend, the four head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop acting their age and relive their glory days. However, upon arriving, the four quickly realise that the decades have transformed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they never imagined. Sin City has had its own coming-of-age but it’s these guys who are taking over Vegas, and how! What follows is a comedy packed with laughs, wit and a heart-rending perspective on friendship.
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Speaking on releasing Last Vegas in India, Multivision Multimedia distribution head Sunil Udhani said, “Last Vegas brings together Hollywood royalty in form of Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline for this sure-shot entertainer. With talent that has a combined six Oscar win and films that have grossed nearly $16 billion at the box office, we are confident that this movie will take Indian fans on a laughter-inducing joy ride.”
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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.
