Serving as the grand finale of Comic Con India 2024-2025 , the Mumbai edition concluded an 8-city tour that brought together fans across the country — making it a landmark year for pop culture in India.
Mumbai, India - April 14, 2025: Maruti Suzuki Arena Mumbai Comic Con 2025, powered by Crunchyroll, brought the Comic Con India 2025 season to an electrifying close with a vibrant showcase of comics, cosplay, anime, and pop culture fandom at its finest. With over 54k+ visitors and 5K+ cosplayer sign-ups, the Mumbai edition drew fans from across the maximum city for two action-packed days of live entertainment, immersive experiences, and exclusive fan moments.
Mumbai, known as the heart of India’s entertainment industry, came alive with the spirit of fandom — from jaw-dropping cosplay to dynamic creator showcases, the energy was electric throughout. Fans arrived in large numbers, many dressed as their favourite characters like Deadpool, Spiderman, Batman, Fantastic Four, Zorro, Luffy, Wolverine and Satoru Gojo, bringing iconic characters to life with stunning detail and creativity. International comic creators Jim Zub, Rob DenBleyker and the SWAT Kats fame Canadian brothers Christian and Yvon Tremblay engaged with audiences with interactive panels and meet-and-greet sessions, offering fans a rare glimpse into their creative process. The convention also had some of India’s most finest comic book artists and studios, including Abhijeet Kini Studios, Indusverse, Yali Dream Creations, Garbage Bin, Graphicurry, Rajesh Nagulakonda, Bullseye Press, LILOROSH, Art of SAVIO, Corporat, Akshara Ashok Aka Happyfluff, U & V Works, Urban Tales, Bakarmax, Tadam Gyadu, Saumin Patel and many more left their mark with exclusive artwork and fan interactions.
Adding to the excitement, fans witnessed a historic moment with an exclusive panel session featuring legendary One Piece voice actors Kappei Yamaguchi and Hiroaki Hirata. Comedy took center stage with Biswa Kalyan Rath, Rahul Dua, Rohan Joshi, Sahil Shah, and The Internet Said So (TISS), featuring Varun Thakur, Kautuk Srivastava, Neville Shah who brought their signature wit and storytelling to cheering crowds. High-octane performances by Geek Fruit and MOOZ X Afsar, while DJ Kazu kept the vibe going with a genre-bending set that had fans grooving well into the evening.
Christian and Yvon Tremblay, creators of SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron shared “It’s an incredible feeling to finally be here in Mumbai after all these years. We've always known we had fans in India—through emails and social media—but nothing prepared us for the warmth and passion we’ve experienced in person. The fans here are amazing. As much as they’re excited to meet us, we’re deeply grateful to meet them too—because without their love and support, SWAT Kats wouldn’t exist. This moment has been a long time coming, and we’re so happy to be sharing stories, memories, and smiles together.”
Comedian Rahul Dua said, “I have previously done Delhi and other editions of Comic Con, but this was my first time at Mumbai Comic Con. It has always been very fun, and the energy is magnificent. There is an infectious energy here always. It offers something for everyone; if anyone wants to buy something quirky, have a great evening, engage in games, you have it all. And that’s why I like coming back to perform on this stage.”
Fans were treated to a whirlwind of immersive zones from global giants like Warner Bros’ Superman fanbooth and Final Destination activation, Marvel Studios' high-energy Thunderbolts* immersive recruitment center and a Fantastic Four's retro futuristic photobooth, Sony Pictures’ Karate Kid Legends experience featuring a punching machine and exclusive giveaways, Bandai Namco’s anime-fueled Blue Lock showcase with arcade games and collectibles, Universal Pictures’ dual-world displays for Jurassic World and How to Train Your Dragon packed with photobooths and merch, and Crunchyroll’s vibrant space offering slo-mo photo booths, games, and interactive anime-themed activities, Android, Yamaha, Penguin Random House India and Maruti Suzuki Arena—bringing anime domes, interactive games, movie thrills and epic fan experiences to life. The NODWIN Gaming Arena delivered adrenaline-pumping showcases from PlayStation, Lenovo, and Logitech, Intel, Ubisoft, Riot Games, Kreo, Elite House. While the Chandrayaan VR zone launched fans straight into space. Exclusive to Mumbai, the Indie Game Utsav stole the spotlight, showcasing 40+ Made-in-India PC and console games and spotlighting the future of Indian gaming. Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water made waves with a high-energy Cricket Gaming Zone, blending sport and play across VR and console experiences. Bringing a fresh and empowering dimension to the event, the It’s A Girl Thing (IAGT) zone championed youth culture and empowerment, creating space for bold conversations and new-age fandom.
Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India, shared: “This year’s Comic Con journey has been incredibly special. Each city brought its own magic, but Mumbai—the finale—was truly unforgettable. It was one of our biggest shows with incredible participation from across brands, artists, collaborators and visitors. The scale, the passion, the energy—it was everything. Having been part of this from its inception to the fantastic 12th edition, it’s moving to see how Comic Con India has grown into a beautiful community. Mumbai reminded me why we started this—to celebrate fandom, together!”
Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said: "Mumbai proved once again why it's the heart of India’s entertainment and fandom scene with a spectacular 12th edition of Comic Con India. From the buzz around One Piece voice artists to the success of Indie Game Utsav and purpose-driven experiences like It’s A Girl Thing, the event reflected the growing passion and depth of our community. We’re proud to have taken Comic Con India to more cities this year, and the incredible response nationwide fuels our drive to grow even further, creating richer, more inclusive pop culture experiences for fans across India."
With Mumbai Comic Con 2025 delivering a spectacular finale, fans bid farewell to what has been Comic Con India’s biggest and most exciting season yet — spanning eight cities, thousands of fans, and countless unforgettable moments. As the curtains fall on this year’s celebration of fandom, the countdown has already begun for what’s next in Comic Con’s ever-evolving journey.
For more information, visit: www.comicconindia.com
About NODWIN Gaming
NODWIN Gaming, a material and independent subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Ltd. (BSE: NAZARA), holds a significant position in the global gaming and esports industry as a leader in emerging markets. Since its inception in 2014 by Akshat Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN Gaming has grown rapidly and was last valued at valued at $410 million as of November 2024 and has established a global presence in regions such as South Asia, Germany, Central Asia, Singapore, the Middle East and Turkey.
The company’s business centres around building and monetising #TimeshareOfMindshare across the youth of the emerging world. It has in its arsenal- gaming and esports IPs such as Leagues, Tournaments, reality shows, festivals, conferences, content, influencers and merchandise. Notable investors include Nazara, KRAFTON Inc, Sony Group Corporation and JetSynthesys.
A key focus for NODWIN Gaming is the expertise in the mobile gaming and esports sector, where it has established a dominant position worldwide. By catering to the youth demographic, NODWIN is expanding its Total Addressable Market (TAM) by becoming increasingly relevant in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape. Their diverse range of intellectual properties that engages the youth spans esports, gaming, pop culture, music, and comedy. This strategic expansion and cultivation of new intellectual properties are crucial to NODWIN’s aim of maintaining a significant role in the new age media economy of the global youth.
About Comic Con India
Comic Con India, acquired by NODWIN Gaming earlier this year, it’s the biggest celebration of pop culture across the subcontinent. With numerous events hosted throughout India, drawing in over 200,000 enthusiasts and amassing a collective digital reach exceeding 330 million, we unite diverse fandoms spanning comics, toys, merchandise, anime, cosplay, television, film, gaming, and beyond.
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