International
Shoot of Untitled Snow White commences
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Tarsem Singh, known for his films like Immortals and The Cell has started filming Relativity Media’s comedy action-adventure Untitled Snow White.
Untitled Snow White, starring Oscar winner Julia Roberts nd Lily Collins, is the story of an evil Queen (Roberts) who steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess (Collins) who nlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright in a spirited adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance and betrayal.
The film also stars Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as the object of their affection, Prince Andrew Alcott, and Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) as the hapless and bungling servant to the Queen. Mare Winningham (Brothers) as Baker Margaret, Michael Lerner (Elf) as Baron, Mark Povinelli (Water for Elephants), Jordan Prentice (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle), Danny Woodburn (Watchmen), Sebastian Saraceno (Bedtime Stories), Ronald Lee Clark (Epic Movie), Martin Klebba (Pirates of The Caribbean) and Joey Gnoffo (The Benchwarmers) comprise the Seven Dwarfs.
The film, being produced by Ryan Kavanaugh, Bernie Goldmann and Brett Ratner has script by Melisa Wallack and Jason Keller.
This year Relativity Media will release David Ellis’ Shark Night 3D on 2 September followed by the highly-anticipated Immortals on 11 November.
The production house’s 2012 slate also includes its House at End of the Street (i3 February), Untitled RavenProject (9 March), Untitled Farrelly/Wessler Project (13 April), Safe Haven (1 June) and Hunter Killer (21 December. The studio recently announced the groundbreaking action-thriller Act of Valor will join its 2012 slate, with an exact date to be announced.
Relativity also owns and operates Rogue Pictures, a company that specializes in films targeted to an audience between those between 13 and 25 year olds.
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.
