Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Vizag Comic Con Debuts, Drawing Thousands of Pop-Culture Fans
Vizag held its first Comic Con over two days in October.
More than 12,000 visits were recorded at the event.
People who enjoy comics, anime, games and costumes came together.
They could meet artists and writers, see original artwork and browse merchandise.
Some visitors dressed up as characters they like.
There were also music, comedy, games and virtual reality activities.
Children from a local NGO were invited to join the celebration.
Organisers said the event was part of bringing pop-culture experiences to more cities in India.
Vizag Comic Con held its maiden edition at the Kalam Convention Centre, AMTZ Campus, on October 10–11.
The two-day event recorded more than 12,000 footfall and brought together comics, anime, gaming and cosplay fans.
Fans met creators, explored Indian comics and original artwork, browsed merchandise, and attended discussions and live entertainment.
Activities included cosplay, Clayface and Dune experience zones, virtual reality attractions, and interactive brand experiences.
Performers included Telugu hip-hop artist Roll Rida, while the event also welcomed children from a local NGO.
- Who
- Comic, anime and gaming fans, cosplayers, creators, performers and families attended; the event was organised by Comic Con India, a subsidiary of NODWIN Gaming.
- What
- The maiden Vizag Comic Con brought together fandom activities, creators, cosplay, live performances and interactive experiences.
- When
- October 10–11; the other article describes the opening as Saturday.
- Where
- Kalam Convention Centre, AMTZ Campus, Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- To bring fans together to celebrate pop culture and extend these experiences to audiences in more Indian cities.
Expanding Pop-Culture Events
Local Audience Response
Purpose and significance
Expanding Pop-Culture Events
NODWIN Gaming co-founder Akshat Rathee described bringing Comic Con to Vizag as a step toward making pop-culture experiences more accessible beyond major metros.
Local Audience Response
Comic Con India CEO Shefali Johnson emphasized the city’s warm welcome and the blend of local culture, homegrown creators and fandom at the debut.
- Event
- Maiden edition of Vizag Comic Con
- Dates
- October 10–11
- Venue
- Kalam Convention Centre, AMTZ Campus
- Attendance
- More than 12,000 footfall, as reported by the event announcement
- Organiser
- Comic Con India, a subsidiary of NODWIN Gaming
- Featured performances
- Roll Rida, C-SHOR, The 9TEEN, Fluteboxers, Gokul Kumar, Kumar Varun and Vivek Muralidharan
- Interactive attractions
- VR Fun Zone, X-Wall virtual basketball and archery, and Logitech’s Race For Real racing simulation
