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James Bond is making an unprecedented side trip before his next adventure reaches the US. Sony Pictures India said Tuesday that Quantum of Solace will open in India on Nov 7 th marking the first time a major Hollywood title has opened here before the US premier. The film will debut in UK theatres on October 31 and be released in North America on November 14 th.

“James Bond has a huge equity in this country, and Bond films have always been a hit here,” said Mumbai based Kercy Daruwalla, managing director of Sony Pictures Releasing India.

Solace will be released on about 700 prints dubbed into regional languages Hindi, tamil and Telugu, “which could make this the biggest Hollywood release of the year here,” Daruwalla said.

The film is directed by Marc Forster, “Solace” picks up where things left off in the previous Bond Film, 2006’s “Casino Royale.” Daniel Craig will reprise role as the dapper Bond for this one.