International
Televisa reports 10 per cent increase in revenue
MUMBAI: Grupo Televisa reported a 10.2-per cent increase in revenues in the second quarter to Ps. 12.7 billion ($946.3 million), delivering a net profit of Ps.1.8 billion ($135 million), down less than 1 per cent on the year-ago period.
Television broadcasting revenues, which account for almost 41 percent of net sales, were flat at Ps. 5.3 billion, with an operating income of Ps. 2.7 billion. The pay-TV networks, meanwhile, boosted revenues by 35.7 per cent to Ps. 698.6 million, while operating income gained 40.2 per cent to Ps. 462.5 million. Programming exports also increased, by 11.8 per cent to Ps. 638.5 million, delivering a segment profit of Ps. 294.3 million, reflecting an 11.1-per cent increase. The satellite business Sky delivered a 7.5-percent revenue hike to Rs. 2.4 billion, but profit was flat at Ps. 1.1 billion. The cable and telecom segment recorded the biggest gain, of 55 per cent to Ps. 2.2 billion, with an operating income that gained 67.5 per cent to Ps. 753.6 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.
