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Thums Up to launch summer campaign with Akshay Kumar
 

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(21 February 2008 6:00 pm)

 

MUMBAI: Unleashing an action-packed look this summer, Coca Cola India is all set to woo its fans with a daredevil car chase action as part of its new campaign for Thums Up.

To bring out the "Anything for Thunder" attitude of the Indian male, the new integrated marketing campaign called "Taste the Thunder" includes a TV commercial (TVC) featuring Bollywood action hero and long-time Thums Up brand ambassador Akshay Kumar. In the TVC, Kumar is seen driving through the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, all for a bottle of Thums Up.

Conceptualised by Leo Burnett and directed by Malaysian director Farouk Aljoffrey, the film has been brought to life after nearly a week's gruelling shooting schedule, says the company.

According to Coca-Cola India director of marketing Kashmira Chadha, "The latest Thums Up campaign aims at portraying the 'Anything for Thunder' attitude of the Indian male. He is a person who will do anything to get his favourite soft drink. Nothing can come in between him and his Thums Up. To drive this message, an integrated communication plan, involving both above and below-the-line initiatives, are being rolled out."

Commenting on the new Thums Up ad, Leo Burnett's executive creative director Sainath Saraban said, "A Thums Up drinker's thirst for his Thums Up is very different from any other thirst, which is why the challenge this time was to do something bigger and better than last year. And in this film, we feel we have something that truly lives up to the stature of Thums Up. The car stunts are amazing in this film, but the most interesting part of this commercial is its ending. It's unlike any other Thums Up film you would have ever seen."

Kumar said, "It feels great to be associated with a brand like Thums Up. It is a brand which is all about energy and a go-getting spirit; these are qualities which I closely identify with. What excites me even more is the thunderous taste experience offered by Thums Up. It is an experience, which, I am sure, would find a special appeal amongst all my fans."

The TVC revolves around a pulse racing car chase by Kumar to get his bottle of Thums Up, which is lodged in a truck.

 
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