Overview

• Rihanna serves as voice of Smurfette while also producing the film and leading its musical direction.
• She described the experience as invigorating, citing collaborations with admired music producers and choreographers.
• Drawing on her childhood in Barbados, Rihanna channeled her early Smurfs fandom and inspirations from real women into Smurfette’s character.
• Paramount Pictures confirmed the film’s July 18 release in India in both English and Hindi as part of a global multilingual rollout.
• Promotional interviews have intensified in recent weeks ahead of the worldwide theatrical premiere this July.