International
The quintessential K-Drama list: 20 most popular Korean shows on IMDb
Mumbai: IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, recently released a list of the 20 most popular Korean dramas. These 20 titles have consistently been the most popular with IMDb users, as determined by the actual page views of more than 200 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
Hwang Dong-hyuk’s series Squid Game, starring Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Hoyeon, and Oh Yeong-su among others, is number one on the list. The show became an international sensation, winning five Primetime Emmy awards, including outstanding drama series and lead actor in a drama series. The much-awaited second season of the show is set to premiere later this year.
20 most popular Korean shows on IMDb:
3 Kingdom
8 Vincenzo
11 My Name
14 Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
18 Mr. Sunshine
19 True Beauty
20 Stranger
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.
