International
Latest Shrek film tops North America box-office chart
MUMBAI: Yet Shrek Forever After, the latest Shrek film, has topped the North American box-office charts when it roped in $71.3 million in the first three days of its release.
But the film did not perform as well as its two predecessors, Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third, both of which grossed more than $100 million in their respective debut weekends.
Featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, Yet Shrek Forever After is the first in the series to be screened in 3D.
Its chart-topping debut ended Iron Man 2‘s two-week reign as box-office heavyweight in the US and Canada.
The comic book sequel slipped to the second spot with its third weekend gross of $ 26.6 million taking its overall domestic tally to more than $251.2 million.
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.
