International
Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 takes the global box office by storm!
Mumbai: Inside Out 2, the coming-of-age sequel to the Oscar-winning franchise by Disney and Pixar released in cinemas worldwide on 14 June after 9 years and is touted to be the biggest animated film of the year. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, the film takes audiences back to the life of Riley who has adjusted to her new life in San Francisco and has recently turned 13. She navigates through new emotions including Anxiety, Embarrassment, Ennui and Envy who are brought into the headquarters as Riley is now a teenager. Audiences and critics have applauded how this new mixed bag of emotions on an exceptional rollercoaster is a must-watch for everyone.
In its opening weekend, Inside Out 2 has shattered the box office records and has emerged to be the biggest Hollywood film of 2024 raking in 155 million dollars domestically leaving behind films including Dune 2, God x King: The New empire, amongst others. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the film grossed a global total of $295 million, the biggest opening of all time for an animated film.
Inside Out 2’s Rotten Tomato score stands at a staggering 93 per cent while its IMDb rating is currently at 8. The film became the second-highest domestic opener of all time in the animated movie genre behind Pixar’s ‘The Incredibles’ and is further expected to shine globally, including in India as well.
The film features Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan reprising their roles from the first film with Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, and Kensington Tallman joining the cast. Inside Out 2 is now in theatres in English and Hindi.
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.
