International
Universal’s Fast & Furious 6 breaks all speeding limits grossing $500 million worldwide
MUMBAI: The adrenaline pumping sixth installment of the Vin Diesel starrer Fast & Furious 6 has zoomed past the $ 500 million mark grossing worldwide. The high octane action flick is still going strong in its third week smashing Universal‘s all records and moving faster than any film in the studio‘s history.
The sixth installment written by Chris Morgan was directed by Justin Lin and had retained the ensemble cast of its previous installment including the franchise‘s protagonists Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto along with Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson and Michelle Rodriguez.
Over the past two weeks the Fast & Furious 6 held the No 1 spot at the domestic box office and scored Universal studio‘s highest-grossing opening weekend of all time.
Till date, Fast 6 has grossed $180.3 million domestically and $342.2 million internationally. The film‘s splendid box-office performance helped push the studio past the $1 billion mark on May 31.
With the success of the street racing franchise scaling new heights its seventh installment with James Wan at the helm of the project, is set to release on 11 July 2014.
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.
