Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Tom Holland sip chai ahead of 'The Odyssey' Mumbai premiere

The filmmaker and the two actors later arrived at the special screening of the film, marking its Indian premiere in Mumbai.

Chai stop before Red Carpet

Universal Pictures India shared photographs of Nolan, Damon and Holland enjoying tea before the premiere, offering fans a glimpse of the trio's relaxed outing.

Sharing the images on social media, the studio wrote: "Quick tea stop before The Odyssey Mumbai Premiere. A Big night awaits, but chai comes first! #OdysseyMumbaiPremiere."

The pictures showed the three enjoying cups of chai along with bun maska and desserts, while fellow customers at the café captured the moment on their phones.

Star-studded cast headlines the film

The Odyssey features an ensemble cast that includes Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, 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 alongside Matt Damon and Tom Holland.

The film is based on Homer's epic poem and has been co-produced by Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas.

Thomas also attended the Mumbai red-carpet premiere alongside Nolan, Damon and Holland.

Nolan reunites with Emma Thomas after Oppenheimer

The Odyssey marks another collaboration between Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas following the success of Oppenheimer.

The 2023 biographical drama earned $958.8 million at the worldwide box office and received 13 Academy Award nominations, winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

First narrative feature shot entirely on IMAX cameras

The upcoming epic is also attracting attention for its technical achievement.

According to the filmmakers, The Odyssey will become the first narrative feature to be filmed entirely using IMAX cameras.

In an unusual move, tickets for select 70mm IMAX screenings were released a year in advance in July 2025.

Distributed by Universal Pictures, The Odyssey is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17.