International
Breaking Dawn grosses $ 340.9 mn in opening weekend
MUMBAI: Summit Entertainment‘s Twilight: Breaking Dawn — Part 2 has topped the worldwide weekend box office with an opening of $340.9 million including $141.3 million domestically from 4,070 theaters and $199.6 million internationally from 61 markets.
It has been found that the film has been wooing more males than any previous title in the series, who made up 21 per cent of those buying tickets. In terms of age, 50 per cent of the audience were of 25 years and older, it is understood.
On the other hand, the latest James Bond flick Skyfall finished the weekend with a worldwide total of $669.2 million to become the top-grossing James Bond film of all time.
The film, starring Daniel Craig, grossed a stellar $41.5 million in its second weekend domestically pushing its North American total to $161.3 million. Overseas, the film has earned $507.9 million for MGM, Eon Productions and Sony, who distribute the film overseas.
Steven Spielberg‘s Lincoln also made headlines as it released nationwide in may theatres. The historical drama took in a strong $21 million from 1,775 theaters for an average of $11,831. Last week, Lincoln, had roped in $22.4 million.
The DreamWorks film, made in association with Participant Media and distributed by Disney domestically, came in No. 3, despite its modest screen count. Lincoln stars Daniel Day-Lewis as the iconic 16th president. Fox, that co-financed the film, is distributing the film internationally.
David O. Russell‘s critically acclaimed Silver Linings Playbook and Joe Wright‘s Anna Karenina also opened last Friday. Both films did solid but not spectacular business.
While Silver Linings, from The Weinstein Co., grossed $458,430 from 16 theatres in select cities, Focus Features‘ Anna Karenina grossed $315,395. The film already has earned $10.8 million overseas.
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.
