International
Tom Cruise and Joseph Kosinski team up for ‘Go Like Hell’
MUMBAI: The movie Oblivion saw the coming together of Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and director Joseph Kosinski. Now, they have patched up for another upcoming movie, Go Like Hell for 20th Century Fox.
The movie is a battle between Ford and Ferrari for dominance in the sports car market. Based on the book Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari and their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans written by A J Baime, the flick is being produced by Lucas Foster and Alex Young.
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Cruise will be portraying Carroll Shelby who teamed up with Henry Ford II and Ford executive Lee Lacocca who challenged Ferrari in 1966 by developing the Ford GT40. The project has been under development since 2011. Michael Mann was supposed to direct the movie then and Brad Pitt was being considered for the lead role in the movie.
Cruise will next be seen in Edge of Tomorrow to be released on June 6, 2014. Oblivion collected $286 million over the world.
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.
