International
Shrek at top spot in overseas b-o
MUMBAI: Collecting $ 52.2 million from 8,063 locations in 57 markets, DreamWorks 3D animation film Shrek Forever After edged out the latest Twilight Saga taking the top-spot weekend title on the foreign theatrical circuit.
Opening on the foreign circuit on 29 May, Shrek was on the pursuit since then. Toady the foreign gross total stands at $292.5 million.
The latest instalment of the franchise opened in ten new markets and finished at top spot in each. Best of the newcomers was Mexico where the weekend tally was $8.4 million from 824 locations. In UK the film generated $7 million from 870 venues and lifted the total from the market to $37.7 million. The film also scored strongly in Germany, Brazil and France.
At the No. 2 spot was Summit International‘s The Twilight Saga: Eclipse that drew an estimated $42 million from 8,840 sites in 69 markets. The film‘s overseas total stands at an estimated $288 million.
Opening No. 1 in the all-important UK market — and in the overall No. 5 spot on the weekend – was Warner‘s Inception starring Leonardo DiCaprio. In the UK, the film drew $8.6 million from 451 territorial screens or about 40 per cent of the combined gross action for the market‘s top five titles. It was the biggest debut in this market for any film of the actor.
Disney‘s The Sorcerer‘s Apprentice premiered in just 10 per cent of the overseas marketplace and grossed $8.5 million from 1,085 locations in 13 territories. Jerry Bruckheimer‘s action fantasy that co-stars Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel did very well in Russia drawing $5 million from 425 screens for nearly 60 per cent of the total weekend take.
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.
