International
Resident Evil…tops b-o market globally
MUMBAI: Paul W.S. Anderson‘s Resident Evil Retribution starring Milla Jovovich that opened in 65 markets at as many as 8,110 venues, grossed $50 million finishing at the numero uno spot in some 30 territories and easily taking the top spot internationally.
The action/sci-fi sequel opened in Asia particularly well in Japan (with a gross of $10.3 million drawn from 780 locations) and in Taiwan ($4.4 million from 226 spots). Russia drew in $8.6 million drawn from 3,300 sites while the film grossed $3.5 million Brazil from 396 locales.
Imax reported a $3.1 million weekend tally for Retribution at its 93 offshore locations.
Anderson‘s four previous Resident Evil titles have fared extremely well at the foreign box office with 2010‘s Resident Evil: Afterlife grossing $236.1 million, nearly four times the offshore total of the 2002 franchise original Resident Evil ($63.8 million). 2004‘s Resident Evil: Apocalypse drew $78.2 million overseas while 2007‘s Resident Evil: Extinction grossed $95.5 million.
Disney reported that its 3D converted animation film Finding Nemo drew a total of $5.1 million in seven offshore markets of which $1.3 million was registered on the weekend. (Original Nemo release racked up $527.9 million overseas.) Updated worldwide gross total for the title stands at $890.2 million.
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.
