International
Toy Story 3 on top spot edges Karate Kid to spot two
MUMBAI: This week‘s release Toy Story 3 garnered $109 million in its opening weekend.
Released in 4,028 theaters, the 3D animated film posted the best opening weekend for a Pixar movie ever.
On its opening day (Friday), the film grossed $41 million surpassing $39.4 million that Shrek the Third had grossed in 2007.
With 11 number one openings for its eleven films, Pixar‘s track record remains unbroken.
Even though families were flocking to Toy Story, Sony‘s The Karate Kid maintained its adulation. Though the film slid 48 per cent, it took the second spot as it roped in an additional $29 million and saw its domestic tally rise to $106 million after 10 days.
Toy Story 3 also opened at no. 1 on the overseas theatrical circuit, grossing $44.8 million from 4,787 screens in 25 territories.
Fabulous debuts in China and Latin America helped the film register “the largest debut for a Pixar title, almost doubling the high set by. Up drew a total foreign box-office returns of $438 million. In Mexico, the film generated $14.3 million.
While in China, Toy Story 3 grossed $9.5 million in the weekend, in Brazil it came up with $ 3.3 million. In Argentina, the film roped in $2.3 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.
