International
Page One, Super 8 share top two honours at box-office
MUMBAI: The Ryan Reynolds superhero film Page One: Inside The New York Times grabbed the number one spot while the Paramount holdover Super 8 took over the second spot elbowing out Mr. Popper‘s Penguins.
Magnolia‘s Page One, released in two New York screens raked in $33,000, averaging $16,500 while Paramount‘s holdover Super 8, in its second weekend, grossed $21.3 million for a domestic total of $72.8 million. In overseas markets, it earned $22 million for a worldwide total of $94.8 million.
The 20th Century Fox film Mr. Popper‘s Penguins grossed $18.2 million. On the other hand, Warner Bros.‘ Green Lantern opened with an intake of $52.7 million debut, but fell sharply on Saturday.
Heading into the weekend, tracking suggested Green Lantern could open in the $57 million to $60 million range. The film got off to a strong start on Friday after it grossed $21.6 million but fell 22 per cent on Saturday.
“I would have loved to see $55 million, but we have to let things play out. Schools are out now, so if we left anything on the table, we should pick it up during the week,” Warners president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman has been quoted as having said.
Green Lantern, based on the DC Comics character, cost $200 million to produce before a sizeable marketing spend. At that level, the movie will need to generate big numbers, both domestically and internationally.
Overseas, Green Lantern, that opened in 15 territories, grossed $17 million. Placed at No. 1 in the UK, it lost out to Super 8 in Russia and to X-Men: First Class in Korea.
Popper‘s Penguins, based on the beloved 1938 children‘s book, will face stiff competition next weekend from Cars 2, while in terms of Carrey‘s box office track record, Yes Man totalled around $98 million domestically.
Warners‘ The Hangover Part II, that is fast approaching the $500 million mark at the worldwide box office, finished Sunday with a domestic total of $232.7 million and international total of $256 million for a total $488.7 million.
DreamWorks Animation and Paramount‘s Kung Fu Panda 2, is doing good business overseas, where it finished with the weekend with an international total of $280 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.
