International
Sequel to successful Insidous film on the anvil
MUMBAI: The makers of last year‘s American commercial success Insidous have revealed plans to return with a sequel for the supernatural horror after tasting success at the box office.
Leigh Whannell, the writer of the successful project, will pen the story for the sequel. Jason Blum will produce the movie through his Blumhosue Productions, while the movie will be directed by Malaysian-born Australian producer James Wan.
Canadian motion picture distribution/production company Alliance Films has come back to finance the sequel. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and FilmDistrict has acquired U.S. rights to the movie.
"We are all so lucky to have James and Leigh return to this great franchise they created," Blum said in a statement. "And of course we are all pleased to be back in business with our partners at Sony, FilmDistrict and Alliance Films."
The movie goes into production this year for a 2013 release.
The film starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, and Barbara Hershey had collected $100 million worldwide. It was made at a cost of $1.5 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.
