International
Paramount crosses $ 1 billion in the US box-office in 2010
MUMBAI: There‘s good news for Paramount Studio. Not only has it become the first studio in history to generate $1 billion for four years in succession, it has become the first studio to cross the $1 billion mark at the domestic box-office in the US this year.
On the other hand, 20th Century Fox that has surpassed $ 2 billion internationally, is all set to cross the $1 billion mark domestically soon.
For years, Paramount lagged behind the others as far as market share was concerned, but the studio‘s box-office fortunes improved greatly this year. So far this year, it released five titles in the US and till Sunday, the studio‘s domestic revenue stood at $1.005 billion that was catapulted by Marvel Entertainment‘s Iron Man 2, that grossed $306.9 million and two DreamWorks Animation‘s animated films How to Train Your Dragon ($215.4 million) and Shrek Forever After ($229.4 million).
Among the films that opened this year, Iron Man 2 stands at No. 2 after Disney‘s Alice in Wonderland ($334.2 million). Twentieth Century Fox‘s Avatar, released in January is still the top grosser of the year, grossing $466 million. The film‘s total domestic box-office figures stand at $749.5 million.
Till Sunday, Warner Bros.‘s domestic box-office revenue stood at $849.8 million; Disney, $794.4 million; Sony, $423.2 million; Universal, $376.5 million; Lionsgate, $237.9 million and Summit Entertainment, $113.8 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.
