Mumbai Comic Con 2026 kicked off on May 9 with packed halls, long queues, cosplay everywhere and fans moving from one booth to another. From comics and gaming to superhero installations and film promotions, day 1 had something happening at almost every corner.

One of the biggest crowd-pullers at the venue was the Masters of the Universe booth. The setup featured massive 9-foot figurines of He-Man and Skeletor that instantly became one of the most photographed attractions at the event. Fans stopped to click pictures, stare at the detailing and most importantly, lift the Sword of Power.

Fans could step in, lift He-Man’s iconic sword and recreate the famous transformation moment. The sword itself was heavy, but the experience became even more dramatic once the effects kicked in. The second the sword was lifted, thunder effects played in the background while sparks and fiery visuals lit up the screen behind.

Another crowd favourite was the Spider-Man: Brand New Day booth. Designed like a slice of New York City, the setup featured an elevated photo spot where visitors could pose like Peter Parker. There was also an Ultimate Spider-Man quiz for fans, while performers dressed as Spider-Man entertained the crowd by showing off moves and interacting with visitors. The booth stayed packed through the day, especially with younger fans and Marvel lovers waiting for their turn to take pictures.

And it wasn’t just the booths bringing comic book worlds alive. Cosplayers kept the energy alive throughout the venue. From Doctor Doom and Batman to Joker, Monkey D Luffy, Spider-Man and Shikari Shambu, the convention floor often felt like a multiverse of madness. DC fans had their own moment, too, with the Supergirl 2026 film booth. The space featured character cutouts of Supergirl, Krem of the Yellow Hills and Krypto.

Alongside the photo opportunities, there were interactive games, including a challenge that tested whether visitors were strong enough by hanging from a rod for as long as possible. Beyond the film booths, Day 1 also featured stalls from major names, including Raj Comics, Champak and Amar Chitra Katha, giving comic lovers plenty to browse through.

On the special occasion of Vijay Deverakonda’s 37th birthday, his brother Anand Deverakonda recently took to his social media, sharing a series of special family moments featuring Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, and their family members. Marking Vijay Deverakonda’s first birthday after his wedding with Rashmika Mandanna, Anand shared that this year, his brother is feeling more complete, more confident, and more courageous than ever.

Following this, Anand Deverakonda recently took to his Instagram handle and shared a series of unseen pictures of Vijay and Rashmika’s wedding festivities. In the first picture, we can see that Satyanarayana Puja is taking place at their new home in Thummanapeta, showing newlyweds Rashmika and Vijay posing happily, while Anand clicks their photo.

Another picture shows Anand and Vijay having a candid moment during the latter’s wedding ceremony. Anand also shared pictures of their parents, Govardhan Rao and Madhavi, participating in the festivities. To caption his Instagram post, he wrote, “This year you celebrate your birthday feeling more complete, with more confidence and courage than ever. Happy birthday bigggg brother!!!” wrote Anand Deverakonda.

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna officially married on February 26, 2026, in an intimate, traditional destination wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The couple celebrated with both Telugu and Kodava ceremonies, following an engagement in October 2025 and a reported seven-year relationship.

Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are set to star together in the upcoming pan-Indian period action drama Ranabaali. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, this film is set to release on September 11, 2026.

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series, this film is set against the backdrop of 19th-century colonial India, showing Vijay Deverakonda in a fierce new look, riding a horse with all his fury. While Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead. This film also stars Arnold Vosloo, which gives it a global appeal. Additionally, this film also marks their third collaboration.