International
Sony releases 2012 globally
MUMBAI: Sony‘s disaster movie 2012 releases today, the globe over.
So much is the euphoria surrounding the film that it is almost certain that it will edge out This Is It as the number one film overseas.
On This Is It, Sony announced that the Michael Jackson tribute film had crossed the $200 million mark. Roughly $142 million of that comes from the international box-office with the remaining about $61 million coming from North America.
Latest figures put This Is It on $27.2 million in Japan, $14.3 million in the UK, $12.1 million in each of Germany and France and $7.2 million in Australia.
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International that released A Christmas Carol in Japan, Spain and Colombia expect the film, currently on $16.6 million to surge past the $25 million mark.
On the other hand, Up reached $368.4 million while G-Force stands at $154.3 million.
UPI‘s Ang Lee film Taking Woodstock opens in the UK and Brazil on 13 November, while Pedro Almodovar‘s Broken Embraces releases in Mexico on the same day.
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.
