The Maruti Suzuki Arena Hyderabad Comic Con, powered by Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Dreamhack India, concluded its three-day event at Hitex Exhibition Centre, attracting over 40,000 visitors and more than 400 cosplayers from October 31 to November 2.
Organized by Comic Con India under NODWIN Gaming, the event featured renowned guests including Lucifer writer and producer Mike Costa and artist J. Gonzo, known for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ghost Rider. Over 80 exhibitors, 17 comic artists, and several performers engaged audiences through live shows, gaming experiences, and creative showcases.
Fans experienced immersive zones such as Amar Chitra Katha’s VR world, the Running Man Rage Room, and themed setups like Predator Badlands and Zootopia 2. Pracheta Banerjee won the Hyderabad qualifier of the Indian Championship of Cosplay 2026, taking home INR 50,000.
DreamHack India, celebrating its sixth anniversary, hosted retro gaming, chess tournaments, and KO Fight Night contests. Prominent gaming creators including Scout, Kaashvi, Sensei IGL, Ghatak, Jonathan, and Payal met fans at the venue.
Shefali Johnson, CEO of Comic Con India, said, “The energy and enthusiasm from fans in Hyderabad were phenomenal.” Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and MD of NODWIN Gaming, added, “This collaboration perfectly brings together pop culture and gaming for today’s youth.”
Following the Hyderabad success, Comic Con India will debut its first-ever Guwahati edition on November 22–23, 2025.