Hyderabadis dive into the pop-culture extravaganza at day one of Comic Con 2024
HITEC City: Hyderabad experienced the return of Maruti Suzuki Arena Hyderabad Comic Con powered by Crunchyroll over the Republic Day weekend. Held at the Hitex Exhibition Centre on January 27 and 28, the event proved to be a haven for comic and pop culture enthusiasts.
With a dynamic lineup of activities spanning two days, fans flocked to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of comics and entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience at one of Hyderabad’s largest event venues.
Day one kicked off with exciting book launches, featuring “Karejwa” by Bakarmax, “Hanuman Forever & Ever” by Hyderabad’s own Artist Rajesh Nagulakonda & Writer Sourav Dutta, the latest volume in the series “Forbidden Verse: LEO’s Civil War,” and Queensland Studios’ debut novel “ENDWARS.” A special session with Radio Mirchi added to the buzz, followed by enthusiastic participation in Amar Chitra Katha’s emoji quest. The crowd cheered for actor Varun Tej and director Shakti as they promoted their upcoming film “Operation Valentine.”
While addressing the audiences Varun Tej shared, “I attended Comic Con in Hyderabad a few years ago, cosplaying as Batman. I’m a hardcore DC fan. But this time I am here as I am playing a real life superhero on-screen. As an actor, a lot of the characters you play are superheroes on paper, but it is very rare to be able to play a superhero in real life. So my role in Operation Valentine was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me.”
The 2024 Con also had an insightful and fun-filled line-up on its first day with a special session by Crunchyroll, and performances by local and global artists like Rico Renzi, Special Performance by Proximity Crew, Geek Fruit, Panther and Binge-O Clock LIVE with Rohan Joshi & Sahil Shah. Day one ended on a high note with Comic Con’s top notch highlight – the Hyderabad Comic Con Cosplay Contest and Indian Championship of Cosplay, where hundreds of cosplayers compete for a prize pool of over INR 3 Lacs, including the daily Grand Cash Prize of INR 35000 and 75000!
The coming day will witness a line-up of exciting book launches, including the Launch of ACK’s Deva with actor Rana Daggubati, a special session with artist Danesh Mohiuddin, First Look of Telugu Feature Film – Gaami, A Music & Art Fusion Performance by Afsar Syed & Mooz One and special performances by MC Altaf and comedian Aakash Gupta.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the excitement! Secure your passes for Day Two, featuring the epic Indian Championship of Cosplay 2024. Book your tickets at www.comicconindia.com or head to BookMyShow for an unforgettable experience.
