Tag: Bengaluru Comic Con

  • Bengaluru gears up for Comic Con 2025

    Bengaluru gears up for Comic Con 2025

    MUMBAI: Comic Con India is returning to Bengaluru on 20 and 21 December at KTPO, Whitefield, promising a weekend of cosplay, comics, gaming and immersive fan experiences.

    The 13th edition of Bengaluru Comic Con is set to unite cosplayers, gamers, artists and live performers, offering aspiring creators a platform to showcase their work and connect with fans and industry professionals. Highlights include the National Cosplay Championship, exclusive merchandise, interactive fan zones, gaming arenas and sessions with leading comic book creators, anime artists and directors.

    Nodwin Gaming co-founder and md, Akshat Rathee, said, “Bengaluru Comic Con has its own flavour. Only here can you find a coder debugging all week and then showing up on the weekend dressed as Darth Vader. The city’s fandom is restless and inventive. Every edition here feels electric, proof that pop culture runs deep in India’s tech capital.”

    Comic Con India, ceo, Shefali Johnson, added, “Fans here don’t just come to watch, they come to build, share and celebrate together. Bengaluru turns Comic Con into something bigger than the event itself, blending creativity, gaming and cosplay with the city’s culture of innovation.”

    Last year’s edition drew over 50,000 attendees, with more than 5,000 cosplayers. International guests included American comic creators Ron Marz and Jamal Igle, while Indian studios such as Tadam Gyadu, Raj Comics, Indusverse, Sufi Comics and Amar Chitra Katha showcased their work. The event also featured stand-up performances, a 40,000 sq. ft. gaming zone with tournaments and VR experiences, alongside themed attractions like the Superman Zone and Minecraft Movie booths.

    Tickets for Bengaluru Comic Con 2025-26 are now live exclusively on the District app.

  • Medha Srivastava & Sunil Choppala to host Comic Con India’s Cosplay Workshop

    Medha Srivastava & Sunil Choppala to host Comic Con India’s Cosplay Workshop

    Mumbai: Comic Con India is thrilled to announce an electrifying addition to its 2023 Bengaluru Comic Con lineup by welcoming cosplay experts– Medha Srivastava and Sunil Choppala as hosts for its annual Cosplay Workshop. Held at Vapour Indiranagar, this year’s workshop promises an immersive experience like never before, taking the vibrant world of cosplay to new heights.

    Medha Srivastava, is a renowned illustrator and cosplayer from Mumbai known for her captivating visual artworks and innovative cosplays. Teamed up with her is Sunil Choppala, also known as Sun2stories, a cosplayer and photographer based in Bengaluru, India. Together the pair will co-host the event and support young cosplayers to learn the art, meet professional cosplayers and figure out the hacks to get their cosplay ready.

    Medha’s seven-year cosplay journey, marked by numerous national and international awards, including Comic Con India Cosplay Contest 2023 and her collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Marvel, showcases her artistic prowess. Meanwhile, Sunil Choppala’s win for Best Sci-Fi Series at Bangalore Comic Con 2022 bears testimony to his influence in the cosplay community.Together, they promise to take cosplayers’ abilities and experiences to new heights at this highly anticipated event.

    Details of the event:

    1. Date: 15 October, 2023
    2. Venue:  Vapour Indiranagar
    3. Address: 773, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
    4. Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    The workshop is free and open to all, catering to cosplay enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to seasoned pros.