Chai stop steals spotlight before Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' release

Before the grand release of The Odyssey, Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan and Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Matt Damon took time to enjoy one of Mumbai’s most loved local traditions.

Instead of rushing between promotional events, the trio visited India’s famous Olympia Coffee House in Colaba, where they were seen sipping tea and enjoying bun maska – soft, pillowy buns generously slathered with sweetened butter – giving fans a memorable glimpse of their visit to the city.

Pictures from the visit quickly caught the attention of fans, who were delighted to see the Hollywood stars embracing a simple local experience during their stay in India.

Before their outing, the team attended a special screening of The Odyssey organised for members of the Indian film industry.

Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland and Matt Damon posed for photographers as they arrived at the event. The screening also saw the presence of veteran Bollywood actors Dimple Kapadia and Boman Irani, adding to the excitement surrounding the film’s India launch.

A day earlier, Nolan greeted fans gathered for another screening and shared an emotional message about his connection with India.

He reminded the audience that although he had visited Mumbai before, this was the first time he was launching one of his films in the city.

He also thanked Indian movie lovers for their warm welcome and praised their passion for cinema.

Nolan said it is always exciting to visit India and recalled shooting films in both Jodhpur and Mumbai. He added that every visit has been special and shared that he had wanted for many years to premiere one of his films in India.

The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan’s latest mythic action epic. He has written, directed and co-produced the film, which is based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer.

The Statesman/Asia News Network