Few filmmakers inspire the kind of devotion among Indian audiences that Christopher Nolan does. These are the fans who turn up unfailingly for every Nolan retrospective, pack theatres from the earliest morning shows to late-night screenings, and can transform a decade-old film like Interstellar into one of the country's most talked-about cinematic events, as they did last year. And Nolan is well aware of that affection.

The relationship has long felt re-ciprocal. Over the years, Nolan has repeatedly acknowledged the passion his films inspire in India - from recording a special message for audiences ahead of Tenet's release to giving Indian moviegoers early access to IMAX bookings for The Odyssey. During the initial rollout, India was the only market outside the US to receive that privilege.

This July, Nolan is set to visit Mumbai to meet his fans. Studio sources confirmed that the filmmaker will visit India next month, ahead of the release of The Odyssey as part of the film's global tour. Given his immense popularity in India, Mumbai has been included as a key stop on the international tour, with Nolan set to meet fans and attend the film's premiere in the city.

The schedule, however, is yet to be finalized. Sources say the action-fantasy film will be the first Nolan film to premiere in India.

He will be accompanied by cast members Matt Damon and Tom Holland Holland, along with Academy Award-winning producer Emma Thomas.

"The film's Mumbai premiere marks one of the most significant Hollywood visits ever staged in India," sources from the studio share.