International
Man of steel sets course for China
MUMBAI: After a much eagerly awaited Super-Man reboot, Zack Synder‘s Man of Steel is all set to release on June 14. The movie will also be released in mainland China on June 20, according to a press release from the country‘s state-owned distribution agency.
Post Iron Man‘s stupendous success in China both as a franchise and in terms of revenue collection, it is the red capped Superman‘s turn to woo the Chinese audiences.
According to an update on the website of China Film Group Digital Cinema Line Co. Superman reboot is slated for a month long run in Chinese cinemas posing no close threat in the Chinese box office for good two weeks with the Jet Li-starring, Hong Kong-set action comedy-thriller Badges of Fury opening on June 28 and Keanu Reeves‘ Sino-U.S. co-production Man of Tai Chi hitting the theatres in China on July 5.
The film is also debuting in Hong Kong on June 27 where the box office operates an independent distribution and exhibition system from mainland China.
Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures‘ Man of Steel which stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costnerand Diane Lane opens in the US and UK on June 14.
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.
