International
‘World War Z‘ No 1 film globally this weekend grossing $100 million
MUMBAI: Brad Pitt‘s World War Z‘s global appeal continues, ranking as the No 1 film worldwide this weekend with a $100 million collection. The film has now earned $263 million at the world wide box office after 10 days in theatres.
From Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions, in association with Hemisphere Media Capital and GK Films, World War Z grossed an astounding $70.1 million at the international box office this weekend to bring the international cume to a rock solid $135.3 million. Domestically, the film earned $29.8 million in its second weekend, with a cume to date of $123.7 million.
The film has scored high among moviegoers, and with a strong word of the mouth for the movie the numbers are only showcasing an upward trend.
With approximately one-third of the international market still to release, the international roll-out of World War Z continues next week with France with additional territories, including Spain and Japan, opening later in the summer.
World War Z is directed by Marc Forster from a screenplay by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Drew Goddard & Damon Lindelof, and a screen story by Matthew Michael Carnahan and J. Michael Straczynski, based on the novel by Max Brooks and produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Ian Bryce.
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.
