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Lionsgate brings ‘Saw X’ for the first time to Indian theaters on 29 September
Mumbai: ‘Live or die, make your choice.’ Lionsgate has announced the highly anticipated release of SAW X, promising the return of the notoriously sadistic Jigsaw. That’s not all though, for the very first time Indian audiences will be able to witness the gore in theaters on 29 September. Filled with ‘eye-popping’ traps that are bound to leave your eyes wide open, Lionsgate’s first official poster offers a sneak peek into Jigsaw’s devilish games as he takes them to a whole new level. It has brought eerie sinister vibes – Things are going to get extremely gnarly. Cover your eyes! Jigsaw is back with another horrifying trap.
Set between the events of SAW I and SAW II, SAW X sees Tobin Bell reprise his role as John Kramer as he travels to Mexico for experimental cancer treatment, only to find an operation that scams people and preys on their vulnerabilities. Enraged beyond compare, John gets back to work and exacts revenge on the fraudsters in true SAW fashion. Kevin Greutert also makes his directorial comeback to the franchise after 13 long years. So, lock your doors and cling to your dear lives because this time he’s leaving no stones unturned.
Lionsgate and PVRINOX Pictures will release SAW X in theaters in India on 29 September 2023
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.
