Ad Campaigns
Thums Up’s Soft Kya Jaane Toofan ka Swaad campaign takes toofan to new heights with Kichcha Sudeep
Mumbai: Thums Up, the homegrown beverage under The Coca-Cola Company is thrilled to announce its action-packed Toofani campaign, “Soft Kya Jaane Toofan ka Swaad” featuring the talented actor and Kannada sensation, Kichcha Sudeep. The campaign embodies the adventurous spirit and strong taste of Thums Up, igniting Toofan amongst consumers and inspiring individuals to tap into their inner strength with an indomitable spirit.
Thums Up has truly stood the test of time to emerge as one of the strongest and most loved beverages of India. The campaign retains Thums Up’s narrative of “Soft Nahin, Toofan” while introducing a new tagline, “Soft Kya Jaane Toofan ka Swaad,” capturing the brand’s core proposition of strong taste along with its core value of boldly embracing the thrill of challenges.
Conceptualized by Ogilvy India as a part of OpenX from WPP, the TVC has been meticulously crafted to immerse viewers into the heart of action. From the first grip of the bottle to the satisfying gulp of Thums Up, viewers are taken on an exhilarating ride that captures the brand’s youthful spirit and fast-paced, adventurous essence.
Commenting on the campaign, Coca-Cola India, and South-West Asia senior category director, of sparkling flavors Tish Condeno said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have Kichcha Sudeep on board with Thums Up. This campaign marks a thrilling recreation of our iconic Toofani spirit, amplified by Kichcha’s dynamic energy. The thrilling campaign embodies Thums Up’s adventurous spirit and the bold action is symbolic of the strong taste.”
“Thums Up has always been more than just a beverage; it’s a symbol of the indomitable spirit that resonates deeply with millions,” said Kichcha Sudeep. “I am thrilled to be a part of this ‘Toofani’ journey, celebrating the brand’s legacy of strength and resilience. The ‘Soft Nahin, Toofan’ campaign is a tribute to the adventurous souls who face life’s challenges head-on, with unwavering determination and courage.
Known for his magnetic screen presence and daring performances, Sudeep embodies the very essence of Thums Up’s latest ‘Soft Nahin, Toofan’ campaign. “Joining hands with Thums Up is not just an endorsement; it’s a partnership that reflects my personal ethos of pushing boundaries and living life to the fullest,” added Sudeep. “Together, we’re here to inspire a generation to rise above the ordinary, to unleash their potential, and to taste the thunder.”
Commenting on the campaign, Ogilvy India chief creative officer Sukesh Nayak said, “The task this year was to bring alive the strong and thrilling taste of Thums Up while maintaining the brand’s original energy. So, to bring Soft Kya Jaane Toofan Ka Swaad to life, you see Kichcha Sudeep in an all-new toofani avatar that showcases Thums Up in its truest form. We have taken his dynamic and adventurous persona in a unique adrenaline-filled narrative. With Kichcha Sudeep being open to the wildest of ideas, we pushed the envelope to deliver there is nothing soft about the taste of Thums Up.”
Thums Up remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering refreshing and unique experiences to consumers. As the brand evolves, it remains dedicated in its mission of inspiring individuals to embrace their inner Toofan and conquer every obstacle that comes their way, fuelling their journey towards success and triumph.
NATIONAL: Amazon Ads has laid out a sharply tech-led vision for the advertising industry in 2026, arguing that artificial intelligence, streaming TV and creator partnerships will combine to turn brand building into a more precise, performance-driven business.
At the heart of the shift, the company says, is the fusion of AI with Amazon’s vast trove of shopping, browsing and streaming signals, allowing advertisers to move beyond blunt reach metrics to campaigns designed around real customer behaviour.
“The future of advertising is not about reaching more people, but the right people with messages that resonate,” said Amazon Ads India head and vice president Girish Prabhu. “By combining AI with deep customer insights, we help brands move from broadcasting campaigns to having meaningful conversations wherever audiences spend their time.”
One of the biggest changes, according to Amazon Ads, will be the collapse of the wall between media planning and creative development. Retail media, powered by first-party data, is increasingly shaping everything from brand discovery to final purchase, pushing marketers to design campaigns around audience insight rather than internal instinct.
AI is also moving from a support tool to a creative engine. Agentic AI, which automates and accelerates production, is expected to make high-quality creative accessible even to small businesses, compressing weeks of work into hours and giving challengers the ability to compete with larger brands on speed and scale.
Behind the scenes, AI-driven analytics will take on a bigger role in campaign optimisation, identifying patterns, spotting opportunities and recommending actions that would previously have required teams of analysts.
Streaming TV is another big battleground. With India’s video streaming audience now above 600 million and connected TV users at 129.2 million in 2025, advertisers are set to treat streaming not just as a branding channel but as a performance engine, measured increasingly by sales, sign-ups and bookings rather than just reach.
Finally, Amazon Ads sees creators and contextual advertising reshaping how brands tell stories. Creators will act less like influencers and more like long-term partners, while scene-aware ads on streaming platforms will allow brands to insert hyper-relevant offers into the flow of what viewers are watching.
Taken together, Amazon Ads argues, these shifts mark a move towards advertising that is both more human and more measurable, where AI handles the complexity, and creativity does the persuading.
