Hyderabad Comic Con X Dreamhack India Concludes with Celebration of Pop-Culture Fandom and Gaming

The event drew over 40,000 attendees, including more than 400 cosplayers, at the at the Hitex Exhibition Centre from October 31 to November 2
Hyderabad, November 3, 2025: The Maruti Suzuki Arena Hyderabad Comic Con, powered by Crunchyroll, along with Dreamhack India concluded its three-day run from October 31st to November 2nd at Hitex exhibition Centre, bringing together fans of comics, anime, gaming, cosplay, and everything in between to the pop culture universe.

The convention saw a turnout of more than 40,000 including over 400 cosplayers. Organized by Comic Con India under the aegis of NODWIN Gaming, the event featured international guests, writer and executive producer Mike Costa, who is best known for shaping Netflix's Lucifer and artist J. Gonzo, renowned for his captivating covers on classics like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghost Rider, and Alien. Along with 17 comic artists and creators, 9 performers, and over 80 exhibitors from across India, offering interactive experiences.

Maruti Suzuki engaged visitors with a fun reflex game and their impressive Maruti Suzuki Arena display. The Crunchyroll booth was a hit, lighting up the space with an Anime playlist that had fans vibing all day. Over at Android Land, PANFEST was hosted where BGMI fans dropped into open lobbies where they battled out with their close opponents.

Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle offered a special VR experience, letting fans immerse themselves in their vibrant story worlds. The Running Man Rage Room gave participants a chance to let loose, exactly as its name suggests. Adding to the fun were the Predator Badlands Zone and the Zootopia 2 Zone, each offering their own unique sides.

The convention also hosted the Hyderabad Qualifiers of the Indian Championship of Cosplay 2026. Pracheta Banerjee won the city Qualifier with a cash prize of INR 50,000 and will represent Hyderabad at the Indian Championship of Cosplay 2026 finals.

DreamHack India celebrated its sixth anniversary. India's largest digital festival featured retro gaming zones, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) areas, KO Fight Night and chess tournaments in Rapid and Blitz formats. In KO Fight Night, KMR YoshiKiller claimed victory in Tekken 8, taking home INR 1,00,000 while JLQ Hallmark emerged victorious in Super Smash Bros and won INR 40,000.

The Meet & Greet Zones powered by official talent partners RNT (Revenant Esports) were packed with fans eager to meet their favorite gaming personalities, including Scout, Kaashvi, Sensei IGL, Ghatak Trace GOD, along with many others.

Red Bull athletes and GodLike creators such as, Jonathan, V3nom, Zgod, Sharkshe, Bachu, Dobby Mizo along with popular gaming creator Payal added to the excitement at the Red Bull Tetris National finals which was hosted at Dreamhack India 2025. Rob, aka Harun Robert, famously known for his show M.A.D., also had a meet and greet session with his fans at the Red Bull Tetris National finals.

Three days also featured an incredible lineup of performers like Syed Bashaar, Vivek Muralidharan, Karan Singh,Celinedee Matahari, Kayden Sharma, MC Maahaa, Black Diamond, Geek Fruit, and Team Artista making it a truly unforgettable experience for fans.

Following the success of the Hyderabad edition, Comic Con India is set to debut its first-ever Guwahati edition on November 22nd - 23rd, 2025, marking an exciting expansion into India's Northeast region.

Shefali Johnson, CEO of Comic Con India said, “Hyderabad is the first stop of this season of Comic Con India, and the response here, as always, has been absolutely phenomenal. The energy and enthusiasm that fans brought to the event is something we always hoped for. People of all ages were celebrating their love for pop culture. There were kids who dressed as characters like Shinchan, Ironman, Zoro and more. Whether it was meeting their favorite artists, striking poses with beloved cosplay characters, or diving into the many immersive experience zones, the city truly came alive with excitement, further highlighting the cultural phenomenon that Comic Con India is.”

Akshat Rathee, Co-founder & MD of NODWIN Gaming added, “We have once again brought pop culture and gaming together like never before. This collaboration truly embodies NODWIN Gaming's vision of creating diverse entertainment touchpoints for the youth, from comic book launches and spectacular cosplay showcases to live music, comedy acts, esports tournaments, open-for-all gaming zones, chess, retro, and tabletop experiences. We also had Hyderabad's very own Syed Bashaar and Vivek Muralidharan deliver performances that perfectly captured the city's vibrant spirit and cultural energy, adding a special local flavor to the experience. We are deeply grateful to our amazing community, partners, and sponsors for their unwavering support and the overwhelming response from Hyderabad. Your passion drives us to keep curating bigger, better, and more immersive experiences every year. See you next season for an even more epic edition!”

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Event details:
Event Name: Hyderabad Comic Con X DreamHack
Dates: 31st October to 2nd November
Time: 11 am - 8pm
Venue: HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad
Website link: www.comicconindia.com

International Guests:

Mike Costa: a writer and executive producer best known for shaping Lucifer on Netflix, contributing to many of its most beloved episodes over six seasons. Beyond television, he's written for Marvel, DC, and IDW, with standout runs on Venom, Web Warriors, Transformers, G.I. Joe: Cobra, and Blackhawks. Renowned for blending humor, heart, and mythology, Costa bridges the worlds of TV and comics with sharp storytelling and emotional depth.

J. Gonzo: J. Gonzo is a Chicano artist and creator of La Mano del Destino, a celebrated indie comic blending Mexican-American culture with Silver Age flair. With over 30 years in art and design, he's illustrated La Voz de MAYO: Tata Rambo and created covers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghost Rider, and Aliens. His work fuses identity, heritage, and bold visual storytelling that inspires fans and emerging artists alike.

Indian artists:
Rahil Mohsin: Hallubol
Savio Mascarenhas: Art of Savio
Shubham Khurana: corporatcomics
Prasad Bhat: Graphicurry
Vivek Goel: Holy Cow Entertainment
Faisal Mohammed: Garbage Bin Comics
Sai Keerthi Akaash: Art of Sai
Ravi Ahuja: Bullseye Press
Ananth Maruthi & Gowra Hari: studiokapi0369
Lilia Jose & Roshan Kurichiyanil: LiloRosh
Akshara Ashok: happyfluffcomics
Alok Sharma: Indusverse
Gurpreet Singh: Studio LKY
Sumit Kumar: Bakarmax
Asvin Srivatsangam: Yali Dream Creators
Saumin Suresh Patel: Illustrator and Visual Storyteller
Rajesh Nagulakonda: Illustrator and Art Director

Performers:

Syed Bashaar (Comedian), Karan Singh (Magician), Celinedee Matahari (Singer), Vivek Muralidharan (Comedian), Geek Fruit (Band/ Podcaster), Kayden Sharma (Rapper/ Singer), Mc Maahaa (Rapper/ Singer), Black Diamond (Hip Hop Crew), Team Artista (Dance Crew)

Gaming Content Creators:

Bachu, Dobby, Mizo, Sharkshe, Zgod, V3nom, Jonathan, Sensei, Vanshaj, Abhinav, Hastar, Spraygod, Mr Spike, Pradhan, Amya, Ghatak, Trace GOD, Scout, Kaashvi.