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Subway India launches TVC for Chhota Sub
MUMBAI: Subway India has launched a TVC campaign to promote the newly launched Chhota Sub. The TVC revolves around the idea ‘Chhota Sub Khao, Aur Jo Marzi Le Aao’ in an entertaining way.
The TVC is centered around young college students. It highlights on how the new Chhota Sub, with its attractive price point, gives them a license to indulge in buying things from the savings made. In the film, a student is shown having Chhota Sub in the classroom. He takes out a fancy gadget to impress the girl sitting in front of him. The girl turns back and smiles at the boy. The film uses humor to drive home the point that the savings yielded by Chhota Sub could help realize other desires, whatever they be.
Chhota Sub is a 4-inch-mini submarine sandwich priced at Rs 85 inclusive of all taxes. It is available in Hara Bhara Kebab and Corn & Peas flavours as vegetarian options and Chicken Slice and Egg & Cheese as non-vegetarian options. The guests will have an option of making a Chhota Sub Combo by paying Rs 30 extra for the beverage.
Subway South Asia marketing head Shuchi Monga said, “We are committed to deliver great value to our guests without any compromise on the quality. With the launch of Chhota Sub we are offering four of our core sandwiches at a very lucrative price point. We are hoping to see new guests to come-in and have an experience of the brand.”
Conceptualized by Dentsu Impact, the campaign intends to highlight Subway’s new and affordable entry-level offering. Dentsu Impact national creative director Anupama Ramaswamy said, “There’s no denying the fact that we Indians are very value- conscious consumers. The Chhota Sub campaign, through light-hearted humour, looks at the world from the youngsters’ lens and how the new Chhota Sub, with its attractive
price point, gives them a license to indulge in buying things from the savings made.”
Happy Making Films Director Gaurav Kandpal said, “As the narrator, Vijay Raaz adds his inimitable sense of humour to the film. We have made the film look very realistic with the setting of a classroom and actors used. The challenge was to pack the drama in a tight sequence wherein a problem occurs and the protagonist, because of the Chhota Sub, gets to bask in the glory.”
The 360-degree campaign will be led by television and digital platforms including YouTube, Social, OTTs, Gaming Apps and popular Audio Apps. There is also a hashtag challenge which is being planned on TikTok. Subway leads the way in the quick service restaurant industry in terms of its product line-up which is traditionally deemed fresh and more nutritious. Subway India has been updating its look and feel with a new visual identity to align the experience with the expectation of the new-age guest.
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McDonald’s India NE names Sara Arjun brand ambassador
Actor returns for nostalgic Buddy Meal campaign at Rs 119 for two.
MUMBAI: Sara Arjun just came home to McDonald’s because some love stories start with a childhood ad and end with sharing fries as grown-ups. McDonald’s India – North and East has appointed actor Sara Arjun as its brand ambassador, bringing her back to the brand that first captured her on screen as a child. The collaboration launches with a playful TVC introducing the Buddy Meal, a value offering priced at Rs 119 for two burgers (McAloo Tikki or Veg Surprise), two Cokes and one medium fries.
The film recreates the classic “girlfriend-boyfriend” banter from her original McDonald’s ad, with Sara joking about today’s “demanding” relationships before her buddy admits he just wants a simple McAloo Tikki. The voiceover lands the punch: “Shukar hai McDonald’s Buddy Meal for 2 hai… starts at just Rs 119,” closing on the tagline “Khao Meal, Baat Karo”, a celebration of uncomplicated joy and shared moments.
MMG Group and CPRL vice chairman Anant Agarwal said, “Sara’s return to McDonald’s is a wonderful reminder of the deep emotional connections many customers have grown up with. With the Buddy Meal, we are celebrating friendship, nostalgia and the simple joy of sharing a McDonald’s meal together at great value.”
Sara Arjun added, “McDonald’s has been a special part of my journey since childhood. Returning to the brand for this campaign feels incredibly nostalgic. The Buddy Meal captures the simple joy of sharing food and laughter with friends.”
Available for a limited period across McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India via dine-in, takeaway, drive-thru, the McDonald’s App and leading delivery platforms, the Buddy Meal taps into the brand’s legacy of creating relatable, feel-good moments.
In a fast-food world chasing trends, McDonald’s brings back a familiar face and a simple truth: sometimes the best dates don’t need grand gestures just good burgers, cold drinks and great company at a price that leaves everyone smiling.
