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| Directed by | Maryus Vaysberg |
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| Cinematography | Denis Alarcon Ramirez |
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| Distributed by | Central Partnership |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Russia India |
| Language | Russian |
| Budget | ₽608 million |
| Box office | ₽225 million[1] |
Persimmon of My Love, also known as King of My Love (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a 2026 Russian-Indian musical action parody film directed by Maryus Vaysberg. The idea was conceived by Demis Karibidis, who also co-wrote the script. The film is a parody of Indian cinema, a project of the TNT channel. The film stars comedians Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan as two brothers separated in childhood, set against a backdrop of Mumbai and Rajasthan.[2]
Persimmon of My Love was released in Russia by Central Partnership on April 1, 2026.[3][4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
In the fictional Indian city of Khurmada, peace and order prevail thanks to the noble police officer Ramash (Demis Karibidis). However, the tranquility is shattered by the appearance of the greedy bandit Shamar (Mikhail Galustyan), who orchestrates a series of crimes. During their confrontation, it is revealed that Ramash and Shamar are brothers separated in childhood. They team up to investigate the causes of the fire that killed their parents. The investigation leads them to Khurmada's main philanthropist and patron, Sandurlay (Artur Vakha), whom the brothers must face in battle.[5][6][7]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Demis Karibidis as Ramash, a police officer
- Mikhail Galustyan as Shamar, Ramash's brother
- Albina Kabalina as Jita, a policewoman
- Vasant Balan as Pereobush
- Artur Vakha as Sandurlai
- Sergey Rost as a police chief
- Lyudmila Artemyeva
- Adila Ragimova as Shallti
- Viktor Zakharov as Shallti's father
- Aleksandr Bugin as Fartukh, a boy
- Vyacheslav Timerbulatov as a chief physician
- Vladimir Maysuradze as Prequel
- Polina Maknalti as Karolina
- Inna Serpokryl as a female master of ceremonies
- Artyom Gulaksizov as a male compere
Production[edit | edit source]
TNT channel producers Tina Kandelaki and Arkady Vodakhov announced that work on the project would begin in late November 2024. They revealed the information during the presentation of the upcoming 2025/2026 season. Maryus Vaysberg will direct. The original plot was developed by screenwriters Vitaly Kolomytsev, Vladislav Lutsenko, Armen Pogosyan, and Evgeny Ilyin.
The film was produced by the film company "My Way Studio" with the participation of the TNT channel and financial support from the Cinema Foundation of Russia.[8] The film crew itself was international, drawing on specialists from various countries, including Russia, India, China, Colombia, and the United States.
Casting[edit | edit source]
The actors for some of the roles have also been announced. They include Demis Karibidis, Mikhail Galustyan, Artur Vakha, Adila Ragimova, Sergey Rost, Lyudmila Artemyeva, and Vyacheslav Timerbulatov.
Filming[edit | edit source]
Principal photography began in India in the winter of 2025, spanning several locations, including Udaipur, Mumbai, and Jodhpur. It concluded in mid-April 2025, according to TNT representatives.
At the same time, the fictional city differs somewhat from real India. It's more picture-perfect, a composite of the most picturesque locations, with ironic references to Russian culture. Viewers should be prepared for the possibility that Indian versions of Alyonka chocolate might be lurking among the crates of persimmons and spices in the street stalls.
Music[edit | edit source]
The film's score was composed specifically for the film and includes compositions in several languages. The choreography was directed by Jay Kumar, known for his work on R.R.R.: A Revolution Roars Nearby.
Release[edit | edit source]
Persimmon of My Love was released in the Russian Federation on April 1, 2026, by Central Partnership.[9][10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Box Office, Russian Cinema Fund`s Analytics (RCFA). Accessed April 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Filming of Bollywood comedy "The Kinglet of My Love" starring Galustyan has concluded".
- ↑ "В Москве прошла премьера российско-индийского фильма «Королек моей любви» с Михаилом Галустяном в главной роли". 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Нагиева могли лишить роли в «Корольке моей любви» из-за репутации - Газета | Новости". 28 March 2026.
- ↑ "The Kinglet of My Love (2026) - Russian comedy, a parody of Indian cinema from director Marius Weisberg. A TNT channel project. Starring Mikhail Galustyan and Demis Karibidis". Vokrug TV. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ Lebedeva, Indira. "Mikhail Galustyan on the new film: the role of the villain Shamar and redemption in love". StarHit (in русский). Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "The film "The Kinglet of My Love" (2026): trailer, plot, actors and reviews". kp.ru (in русский). Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "Королёк моей любви (2026) — Фильм.ру".
- ↑ "Фильм «Королёк моей любви» (2026) — трейлеры, дата выхода".
- ↑ "ТНТ и петербургский бренд представили свечу по мотивам фильма "Королёк моей любви"".