Christopher Nolan says he chooses Mumbai as the location to promote his film The Odyssey because he has a history with India and specifically with the city. In interviews, Nolan discusses how his earlier work in India helped shape his interest in returning for the film’s India premiere and promotion. He also notes that he has worked in India on two occasions—once in Mumbai and once in Jodhpur—describing both experiences as creatively fulfilling. The outlets reporting on the story present Nolan’s comments as the main rationale behind the promotional focus on Mumbai, framing it as connected to his personal filmmaking experience rather than a stand-alone marketing decision. While the coverage references the India premiere and promotional plans, the consistent element across the reports is Nolan’s explanation that his connection to Mumbai and wider time working in India influences where he chooses to appear. Separate sources mention related context about the promotions, but they converge on Nolan’s past work in Mumbai and Jodhpur as central to his decision.