Delhi Comic Con 2024 Concludes: A Jam-packed Weekend of Fun, Games and Fandom in the Heart of the Capital City!

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Delhi, India, 9th December 2024: The Maruti Suzuki Arena Delhi Comic Con, powered by Crunchyroll, unfolded over three electrifying days from December 6th to 8th, 2024. This year’s convention brought together the vibrant community of comic books, manga, anime, superhero films, and all things fun, delivering a grand success. Comic Con India made a thrilling return to the city, solidifying its position as the biggest pop culture celebration in the subcontinent. 

The 2024 Con in Delhi witnessed the ever-expanding fanbase and love for anime favorites such as Lufii, Naruto, Chainsaw Man, Nezuko, Gojo and more, alongside nostalgic nods to iconic classics such as Deadpool, Wednesday Adam, Batman and various Spiderman variations as well as Indian fan-favourites Avesham’s Ranga, Shaktiman, Chitti: The Robot. With close to 5000+ cosplayers participating across three days and approximately 52000+ visitors over the three days, the convention became an unforgettable celebration of pop culture, making it the ultimate weekend experience. 

The on-stage line-up featured an impressive array of artists who kept audiences captivated with their dynamic acts. Beloved comedians like The Internet Said So, Ravi Gupta, Aashish Solanki, and Delhi’s favorite Pranav Sharma had the crowd in stitches with their signature humor creating a riot of laughter. Fans were especially delighted by the nostalgic return of M.A.D.’s Art Guy Rob, whose creative brilliance and infectious energy struck a chord, evoking fond memories alongside our favourite comedian Rohan Joshi in an engaging session. Adding to the excitement, Panther, Fotty Seven, and Geek Fruit delivered exhilarating performances that kept the audience on their feet, ensuring the winter-extravaganza was a nonstop celebration. As a special surprise, Crunchyroll offered an immersive experience for Solo Leveling fans with pan-India actor Rana Daggubati, who dubbed for the series in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Comicstaan 3 winner Comedian Aashish Solanki said, “It’s been an absolute pleasure to be here at Comic Con India. I have performed in Delhi Comic Con previously as well and it’s been amazing to be back on this stage. The enthusiasm and the energy of the crowd here is impeccable and Comic Con India is definitely the best weekend of the year!”

MTV Hustle famed artist Panther shared, “Being a part of Delhi Comic Con was amazing. Last time I performed in Hyderabad Comic Con which was great and this time it was in Delhi, which is my own city. It was nothing short of awesome and I truly enjoyed it!”

Stand-up Comedian Ravi Gupta shared, “It was an amazing experience at the Comic Con this year and the cosplays that I have witnessed. It’s stunning how these cosplayers partake in this and have immense respect for them and their dedication to pull off such incredible costumes all day long. It isn’t easy and hats off for them to manage it without any trouble.”

Comic Con India, under the aegis of Nodwin Gaming, celebrated the world of comics on an extraordinary scale. Adding an International flair, the convention was graced by Ryan North, a New York Times bestselling author, and Jason Loo, an Eisner Award-winning artist, making it a memorable experience for fans and enthusiasts alike. Renowned comic creators and illustrators Rajesh Nagulakonda, along with Abhijeet Kini, Yali Dreams Creations, Bakarmaxx, Somesh Kumar, Prasad Bhat, Indusverse, Holy Cow Entertainment, Garbage Bin, Bullseye Press, Art of SAVIO, Corporat, Urban Tales, Chariot Comics, Tadam Gyadu, Art of Roshan were part of the lineup.

Delhi Comic Con 2024 also offered a plethora of gripping experiences. Retail displays featured popular series like Naruto, Death Note, Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, and iconic Indian comics such as Amar Chitra Katha, Sanjay Gupta’s Raj Comics and Penguin Random House drawing thousands of admirers. The experiential zones included Crunchyroll, Maruti Suzuki Arena, Hyderabad’s Biggest Comic Book Store by Penguin Random House India, and exclusive zones by Yamaha, Bingo, Lenovo Intel Legion and Android, became major crowd-pullers and fan favorites throughout three days.

On the success of Delhi Comic Con, Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India said, “The overwhelming response to Delhi Comic Con 2024 has been nothing short of phenomenal. It’s heartening to see fans of all ages come together to celebrate their shared love for pop culture, comics, and creativity. This year, we aimed to elevate the experience with fresh attractions, incredible guests, and unmatched cosplay showcases. The energy from the community has been truly inspiring and Delhi Comic Con continues to be a testament to the vibrant and ever-growing fandom culture in India. We are excited to build on this momentum as we bring the Comic Con experience to more cities across the country.”

Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said Our largest show, Delhi Comic Con 2024 has been an exceptional celebration of fandom and creativity- uniting pop culture enthusiasts, gamers, and over 5000 cosplayers all in one place over an amazing winter weekend. In true Delhi style, these three days of pop culture and entertainment, filled the entire space with joy and exuberberated enthusiasm towards comics, food, art, fashion and gaming. We can’t thank our community enough for making this so special. At NODWIN Gaming, we truly believe in creating youth entertainment and community touchpoints that elevate the experience of attendees and their friend groups. This monumental event with over 52000 visitors in the capital city, is an exciting milestone for us and marked an excellent end to 2024, setting the bar for our upcoming shows in new cities like Ahmadabad, Pune and Kolkata in 2025! Onwards and upwards!”

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The event also showcased The Nodwin Gaming Arena, presented by Android and powered by Windows 11, Lenovo Legion & Intel. With Sony PlayStation as the Gaming Console Partner and ACT as the Connectivity Partner, the arena offered amazing gaming experiences, free-play VR and racing sims, and multiple tournaments, making it a paradise for gaming enthusiasts.

Maruti Suzuki Arena Delhi Comic Con, powered by Crunchyroll, took place from December 6th to 8th, 2024. Next up is  Bengaluru Comic Con, set for January 18th and 19th, 2025 upcoming year, followed by Chennai Comic Con on February 8th and 9th, 2025.

About NODWIN Gaming

NODWIN Gaming, a material and independent subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Ltd. (BSE: NAZARA), holds a significant position in the global gaming and esports industry as a leader in emerging markets. NODWIN Gaming is valued at $349 million as of 2023. Since its inception in 2014 by Akshat Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN has established a global presence in regions such as South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, and Turkey. The company’s business centres around building and monetising gaming and esports IPs such as Leagues, Tournaments, Reality shows. It engages with professional esports athletes, teams and content creators. Notable investors include Nazara, KRAFTON Inc, Sony Group Corporation and JetSynthesys. 

A key focus for NODWIN Gaming is the expertise in the mobile gaming and esports sector, where it has established a dominant position worldwide. By catering to the youth demographic, NODWIN is expanding its Total Addressable Market (TAM) by becoming increasingly relevant in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape. Their diverse range of intellectual properties that engages the youth spans esports, gaming, pop culture, music, and comedy. This strategic expansion and cultivation of new intellectual properties are crucial to NODWIN’s aim of maintaining a significant role in the global gaming esports Arena.

About Comic Con India

Comic Con India, acquired by NODWIN Gaming earlier this year, it’s the biggest celebration of pop culture across the subcontinent. With numerous events hosted throughout India, drawing in over 200,000 enthusiasts and amassing a collective digital reach exceeding 330 million, we unite diverse fandoms spanning comics, toys, merchandise, anime, cosplay, television, film, gaming, and beyond.

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