International
Toy Story 3 grosses $100 million overseas
MUMBAI: Pixar/Disney‘s Toy Story 3 has grossed $ 100 million overseas and has thereby clung onto the No. 1 spot on the foreign theatrical circuit for a second consecutive week. It drew $36.1 million from as many as 6,278 screens in 32 markets.
Worldwide total for Toy Story 3 totals $326.6 million and seems that it will easily surpass” the $361.9 million grossed by the 1995 original in less than three weekends of worldwide release.
The films Latin American haul contributed $62.2 million while the weekend‘s Australia opening grossed $6.2 million from 365 screens. In South Africa, the film roped in $1.1 million from 72 screens, the market‘s biggest opening weekend ever. Other markets accounted for $9.1 million of the $36.1 million weekend tally.
In all, Toy Story 3 amassed $100 million overseas total from just 35 per cent of the overall international market.
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.
