The Odyssey India Premiere Highlights: Nolan joins Holland and Damon for chai break

Actor Dimple Kapadia, who played an Indian arms trafficker in director Christopher Nolan's Tenet (2020), attended The Odyssey's Mumbai red-carpet premiere. Apart from Nolan, actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland have also arrived for the film's screening.

Dimple wore an elegant black Indo-Western ensemble featuring a floor-length embroidered jacket with gold polka dots over a draped satin skirt. She accessorised the look with a massive statement crescent pendant and a metallic gold clutch.

The Odyssey is set for a global theatrical release on July 17.

Actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland signed autographs for the fans at the red-carpet premiere of director Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in Mumbai. The upcoming film is based on Homer's ancient Greek poem.

Damon and Holland arrived at the red-carpet screening of The Odyssey alongside Nolan and producer Emma Thomas. In one of the pictures from the event, Thomas was also seen signing autographs.

The film, based on the epic Trojan War, also features actors Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page and others in key roles.

The Odyssey is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17.

Director Christopher Nolan, actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland and producer Emma Thomas posed at Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India ahead of The Odyssey's Mumbai premiere. The upcoming film is based on Homer's epic Greek poem.

In a video shared by The Odyssey's Instagram handle, Nolan, Damon, Holland and Thomas were seen smiling while posing in front of Gateway of India. The caption read, "Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Matt Damon & Tom Holland in Mumbai. Get tickets now to see The Odyssey in cinemas July 17 (sic)."

The Odyssey also features actors Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in key roles.

Director Christopher Nolan, actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland paused the pre-premiere chaos to enjoy a quick, classic cup of tea. The trio is currently in Mumbai for the film's red-carpet screening held on July 11.

The Odyssey's Instagram handle shared the pictures and wrote, "Quick tea stop before The Odyssey Mumbai Premiere...A Big night awaits, but chai comes first (sic)!" A video of Nolan, Holland and Damon entering the restaurant was also shared by the handle.

Apart from the director and actors, producer Emma Thomas is also in Mumbai to attend the grand premiere of The Odyssey.

The Odyssey is set for a theatrical release on July 17.

Actor Anne Hathaway praised her on-screen son, actor Tom Holland. She called him wonderful, hoping that her children also follow her example. Hathaway plays Penelope in director Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, while Holland portrays her son, Telemachus.

Hathaway, in an interview with CTV’s e-talk, said, "I have to say as a mom in real life, I very much hope all of my children grow up to be as wonderful as my onscreen child." She turned to Holland, who nearly spit out his drink laughing. "Tom is like a dream son," the actor added.

Director Christopher Nolan, actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland and producer Emma Thomas arrived at The Odyssey's Mumbai screening. The upcoming film is based on Homer's ancient Greek poem.

While Nolan opted for a beige or tan suit jacket over a crisp white dress shirt, paired with a dark, patterned tie, Thomas wore a neon green dress for the premiere. Holland wore a dark navy blue double-breasted suit jacket over a dark blue button-up shirt. He paired it with matching trousers.

Damon was seen wearing a dark brown blazer, accompanied by matching shoes and white trousers.

The Odyssey also features actors Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, Rafi Gavron, Shiloh Fernandez and Mia Goth.

The Odyssey is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17, 2026.

Director Christopher Nolan and Tom Holland stepped out for The Odyssey Mumbai screening. While Nolan headed towards his car, Holland was seen waving at fans.

Tom Holland opted for a dark navy blue double-breasted suit jacket over a dark blue button-up shirt. Nolan, while avoiding eye contact was seen wearing a beige or tan suit jacket over a crisp white dress shirt, paired with a dark, patterned tie.

The Odyssey is set for a theatrical release on July 17.

Comedian Ashish Chanchalani attended the special invite-only screening of 'The Odyssey' in Mumbai, ahead of its wide theatrical release. He took to social media to express his delight, sharing a picture from the premiere along with the caption, "What a beautiful morning for me," capturing his excitement over the exclusive experience.

In his Instagram stories, he shared his video review for the film and said, "Bade screen ka jadu hota hai na, wo kya hota hai aaj mujhe Odyssey dekh ke pata chal gaya (I finally understood the magic of the big screen today after watching The Odyssey)." Rating it a flawless "10/10," he added, "Kya picture banayi hai, jabardast. Picture mein 1 minute Koi boring scene nahi hai (What a film they have made, it is fantastic. There isn't a single boring scene in the movie)." He also mentioned that the film has it all, spanning action, thriller, and horror elements.

He further described it as a "pure Matt Damon show." Elaborating on this, he said, "Puri picture uski hai (Matt Damon), wo le ke gaya hai one-side (The entire film belongs to Matt Damon; he has carried it single-handedly)." Even though he felt Damon dominated the film, Chanchlani also had praise for Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson, highlighting, "Robert Pattinson ka na kaafi alag role hai (Robert Pattinson has a very different kind of role)."

He even forecast a massive box office run for the film, stating, "Picture ki ticket nahi milne wali hai, itni badi blockbuster hogi (Tickets for this movie won't be easily available; it is going to be that big of a blockbuster)."

Director Christopher Nolan and actors Matt Damon, Tom Holland and producer Emma Thomas attended the press conference of their film, The Odyssey, at a five-star hotel in South Mumbai.

Nolan's fan following in India is insane and he was asked about it. “I believe that films have a universal language. One of the reasons I enjoy about working on large-scale films is that you get to take them around the world and you get to connect with different cultures all across the world. When films really connect and have universal themes, which I hope The Odyssey does, it’s wonderful how it brings us all together. For us, to go on a road and travel and come here so, I was supposed to say, far from home,” he replied, as reported by Bollywood Hungama.

The last sentence was a pun on Tom Holland’s 2019 film, Spider-Man: Far From Home. It led to a lot of laughter and Nolan joked, “If you see only one Tom Holland film this summer…”

Why director Christopher Nolan chose Mumbai emerged as a key talking point as the filmmaker arrived in the city with producer Emma Thomas and actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland for the international promotional tour of The Odyssey. At a press conference on Saturday, Nolan explained why India was an important stop on the film's global campaign.

Nolan said the visit was not a last-minute addition and had been years in the making. Recalling his first trip to Mumbai, he said he had travelled to the city years ago at the invitation of his friend Shivendra for a conference on the future of cinema, and that the visit had left a lasting impression on him.

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After Matt Damon revealed that he would love to collaborate with Shekhar Kapur, the celebrated filmmaker returned the admiration with a heartfelt response. Recalling his favourite scene from Good Will Hunting, Kapur praised the Oscar-winning actor's performance and reflected on why it has stayed with him over the years.

In an interview with NDTV, Kapur, 80, reacted to Damon’s, 55, interest and said, "I don't think there is a filmmaker in the world who wouldn't give their right arm to work with an actor who has as much emotional depth as Matt Damon. Who can ever forget his famous scene with Robin Williams, 'It's not your fault,' in Good Will Hunting. I must have watched it over a 1000 times and been moved to tears each time.”

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Actors Tom Holland and Zendaya continue to prove the strength of their bond. During his latest appearance promoting The Odyssey, the actor shared how he stayed by his wife's side to offer support during one of her major scenes in the film.

In an interview with CTV's Etalk alongside co-actor Anne Hathaway — who portrays his on-screen mother in The Odyssey — Holland opened up about staying on set to support Zendaya during one of her most demanding sequences, despite not filming himself.

Highlighting the filming of the historic siege of Troy, Holland said, "I was there when she shot her big massive scene during the siege of Troy. Literally I was like, 'I'm here if you need me.' It was a wild experience for both of us, you know?"

Reflecting on navigating a Christopher Nolan set alongside industry legends, the actor added, "[There were] veterans, that we could be like you know 'Am I doing a good job? Like I don't know what's happening.' But it was an amazing experience. And you know, Z feels the same."

The internet has few running jokes as dependable as this one: Hollywood simply cannot stop spending absurd amounts of money to bring Matt Damon home.

Lose him on a World War II battlefield? Send a squad after him. Strand him on Mars? Assemble NASA. Leave him floating somewhere near Saturn? Matthew McConaughey will sort it out.

The meme has survived for years because it feels strangely accurate. Every few years, Damon ends up playing someone the entire movie revolves around rescuing. Fans have even joked that Hollywood has spent "over $600 million" trying to get Matt Damon back. Not quite.

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Director Subhash Ghai shared a post on X after Nolan's The Odyssey India premiere on July 10.

“You’re amongst the first audience in the world to see this film," said Christopher Nolan the ace director of #ODESSEY yesterday in mumbai inviting media n students of #WHISTLINGWOODS FILM SCHOOL A great cinematic achievement along with his cast Matt Damon and Tom Holland (sic)."

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Tom Holland was touched by fans' reaction to the film's launch in Mumbai. He thanked them and said, "No one brings energy to a movie theatre like you do here in India."

The Odyssey has reportedly cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India with an 'A' certificate and no cuts ahead of its theatrical release on July 17. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC did not ask for any modifications to the film's scenes or dialogues. The film has been certified for viewers aged 18 and above. The makers reportedly received the censor certificate on July 9, with the official runtime listed as 172 minutes and 33 seconds (2 hours, 52 minutes and 33 seconds).

Actor Tom Holland opened up about the unique challenges of shooting The Odyssey on IMAX cameras, describing the experience as unlike any other in his career. Speaking at the film's India premiere in Mumbai, the actor credited the crew for maintaining the pace on set and explained how his theatre background helped him adapt to the demanding format.

"Shooting in IMAX requires a lot of collaboration with not only the directors, but also the camera crew. We were lucky that our camera crew was like those of F1 because they were so fast. We were doing such emotional scenes that their death would have been the loss of momentum. Our team made sure we never lost momentum. So, a lot of credit should go to them. I was really lucky I did theatre before doing this movie because a lot of the shooting in IMAX is like shooting a stage play, because you know these moments are fleeting and if you don't get them right, you'll have to wait till tomorrow," he said.

(With inputs from Sana Farzeen)

The filmmaker, who is in India for the launch of his upcoming film The Odyssey, revealed the reason behind chosing the country for the promotional activity. He said, "Oh, well, that's easy. I mean, I first came to Mumbai years ago, brought by my friend Shivendra to a conference about the future of film. I met a lot of filmmakers and really got to know a little bit about the film culture here. I've never been anywhere in the world with an appreciation of what movies can be and what they should be for audiences. And to me, it seemed crazy that we would be bringing our films here to Mumbai for the audiences. So it's an absolute thrill to be able to do this.
We actually intended to come with Tenet because it was filmed here in Mumbai. And then, because of the pandemic, we weren't able to."

During the press conference, actor Matt Damon shared his interest of working with Shekhar Kapur. Impressed by his style, the Hollywood stars said, "I remember that when we were starting out, everyone wanted to collaborate with Shekhar Kapur. I remember when I couldn't do The Four Feathers for some reason. I was really upset about that. I think I was signed up for a Bourne movie. So, I guess, he has always been on my list and I would like to have another go. That's like a 20-year-old little debt I've been carrying around in my pocket."