International
Django Unchained sticks to no. 1 spot for third week
MUMBAI: With Quentin Tarantino‘s Django Unchained staying at the no. 1 spot for the third week consecutively grossing $30.6 million at 6,060 screens in 65 markets, it seems that Oscar-related films continued to dominate the foreign theatrical circuit.
Unchained maintained its number one status in at least 10 territories and for the third straight weekend. The biggest single market remained Germany ($6.35 million drawn from 865 locations, down only about 20 per cent from the prior round; market cume $29.8 million).
The action westerner that costars Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo Di Caprio has got as many as five Oscar nominations.
20th Century Fox‘s release of Steven Spielberg‘s historical epic Lincoln, that has a dozen of nominations expanded its foreign run by more than 20 territories and drew $13 million from 3,510 situations in 43 markets.
Fox‘s Life of Pi pulled in $10.1 million from 5,224 situations in 48 territories lifting its foreign total to $443.5 million. The film, based on Yann Martel‘s novel, now ranks as Fox‘s ninth biggest foreign grosser.
On the other hand, Kathryn Bigelow‘s Zero Dark Thirty also expanded its foreign footprint via Universal and other distributors. The film‘s weekend take was $3.7 million at 1,400 play dates in eight markets handled by Universal.
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.
