International
Forbes votes Tom Cruise at world’s top earning actor
MUMBAI: The Forbes magazine has voted Tom Cruise as the world‘s highest earning actor. The star topped the annual list of Forbes after earning $75 million between May last year and May 2012.
Cruise enjoyed a successful year after Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol earned more than $700 million at the global box office. Voted second was last year‘s top earner Leonardo DiCaprio along with Adam Sandler, both of whom earned $37 million.
Since there are two celebrities who took the second position, the third position was done away with. Former professional wrestler Dwayne The Rock Johnson was put in the fourth position earning $36 million after one of his films Fast Five took in an impressive $626 million at the box office.
Comedian Ben Stiller was at the number fifth spot with $33 million.Others in the top 10 included Johnny Depp and Will Smith.
While compiling the list, Forbes considers factors including upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.
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.
