International
Imax and Paramount Pictures to extend their biz ties from next year
MUMBAI: With the release of Michael Bay‘s Transformers 4 in June 2014 and a co-production of Christopher Nolan‘s Interstellar in November of the same year, Imax and Paramount Pictures will extend their business ties to release five of the Hollywood studio‘s upcoming films.
The extended deal follows Imax successfully releasing Nolan‘s The Dark Knight. In that film and Bay‘s upcoming Transformers 4, Imax‘s proprietary cameras will be pressed into service to fill the large-format exhibitor‘s screens.
"Imax is among the greatest ways to experience a movie," Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount Pictures has said in a statement. "Working with today‘s top filmmakers, we look forward to bringing audiences the most exciting new movies with the very best presentation for years to come," he added.
Three other films from Paramount Pictures that are still to be announced will be part of the agreement.
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.
