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2013 would be a year of sequels in Hollywood
MUMBAI: Hollywood is preparing to dish out sequels of Iron Man, Die Hard, The Hunger Games, Thor and The Fast and the Furious in 2013.
Robert Downey Jr starrer Iron Man has already released two sequels while Bruce the Willis starrer Die Hard has four. The new film titled A Good Day to Die Hard will see Willis reprise his famous cop role of John McClane.
The Hunger Games, based on American writer Suzanne Collins trilogy novel was widely appreciated by the audience after its release this year. Next movie is novel‘s second part The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
The Fast and the Furious, an action film which has six films in its franchise will release its seventh part with Vin Diesel.
American superhero film Thor starring Chris Hemsworth is returning to the screens again with Thor: The Dark World.
Other the follow-up movies like Despicable Me, Monsters Inc and The Smurfs are also lined up for release this year.
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.
