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Lionsgate Play’s announces ‘Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre’
Mumbai: Bringing you the perfect blend of action and comedy, Lionsgate Play presents Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre. Headlined by your favorite stars including Hugh Grant, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Statham, Bugzy Malone, this spy thriller is here to give you the undercover experience of a lifetime on 5 May 2023 exclusively on Lionsgate Play in India. Putting together his best team of operatives they take on the charmingly villainous billionaire, Greg Simmonds played by the dreamy Hugh Grant. From excitement and intrigue to anticipation and fear this Guy Ritchie film delivers unexpected twists on run-of-the-mill spy movies.
Talking about his inspiration for the action-comedy, Ritchie said, “We had the idea to do a spy film about eight months prior to the start of production. In preparation, we watched every action and spy film we could get our hands on. I didn’t like our initial premise, so I started again. After I wrote a new scene, which now opens our story, I knew what the tone of the movie would be, and I liked it.”
“We wanted to do something different with the genre,” said producer & co-screenwriter Ivan Atkinson. “Most spy films fall into one or two categories: they’re either a spoof or they take themselves very seriously. We wanted to find a middle ground.” he added
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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.
