Roll Rida, Kumar Varun and C SHOR to perform at first Comic Con in Vizag on October 10 and 11
Vizag Comic Con is set to debut in Andhra Pradesh on October 10 and 11, featuring a diverse lineup of hip-hop artists, comedians, and comic creators. The event aims to provide a platform for local talent and the broader Telugu creative community.
Why it matters
The expansion of pop-culture conventions into regional hubs like Visakhapatnam reflects the growing influence of local creative industries in India.
Telugu hip-hop artist Roll Rida, stand-up comedian Kumar Varun and Visakhapatnam -based rapper C SHOR are among the performers announced for Vizag Comic Con, scheduled to be held on October 10 and 11. It will be Comic Con India’s first edition in Andhra Pradesh .
The musical line-up also includes The 9TEEN, comprising Lav, Arun and Abhilash, and Fluteboxers, a flute and beatbox duo. Roll Rida, whose real name is Rahul Kumar Velpula, is known for his Telugu hip-hop performances. C SHOR, an independent rapper from Visakhapatnam, has been performing for more than seven years and has worked on six Telugu films, according to the organisers.
Stand-up comedians Gokul Kumar and Vivek Muralidharan will join Kumar Varun on the comedy line-up.
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