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Centuryply unveils “Sab Sahe Mast Rahe” campaign
MUMBAI: Centuryply has unveiled its new advertising campaign to communicate a new interpretation to the brand tag line ‘Sab Sahe Mast Rahe‘.
Bates Kolkata has ideated and conceptualised the campaign.
The campaign is based on a basic human insight that when people get angry, they lose control over themselves and unleash their anger on objects around. Mostly, it‘s doors, windows, wardrobes, tables and other pieces of wooden furniture that bear the brunt. It takes all the battering in its‘ stride and gives peace and tranquility in return. Hence, it is titled ‘Sab Sahe Mast Rahe‘.
It aims at redefining the brand image and increasing consumer involvement with the plywood category through Bates‘s proprietary ‘Changengage‘ tool. The campaign is targeted at upwardly mobile urban male in the age group of 35-45 years who is a homeowner and digital savvy, the company said.
Bates ECD Arjun Mukherjee said, “The pressure was on, tension ran high and everyone was looking for that killer idea. And then it happened. Anger got the better of the team and turned them into growling monsters. It was total mayhem! Everyone started taking it out on the tables, chairs, doors, windows and other furniture. Many kicks and punches later an idea was born!! A basic human emotion was used to demonstrate the immense strength of Centuryply. Finally the dust settled, the anger evaporated quickly and we had our campaign.”
The campaign is airing on News, GEC, infotainment and some select sports channels in the primetime slot. Besides TV, Centuryply has drawn a multi-media campaign plan to reach its TG by using media vehicles like OOH, Radio, Multiplex and Digital platforms.
The campaign will go on till March 2013. To ensure consumer engagement, BTL activities like multiplex, mall and trade activations have been planned.
The TVC has been shot in Poland by Vinod P Vijay of Lemon Yellow Sun Films.
The spot starts with a little boy munching chips. He sees an SUV crashing behind him and looks up to find a monstrous Gorilla growling angrily at him. The Gorilla then charges with full steam and kicks the door of the house without being able to make any impact. Dumbfounded, the Gorilla makes way for the roof of the house, breaks in and crashes on the dining table. Just like the door, the table too is unaffected. We now see the man of the house, scared out of his wits, escaping into the cupboard, followed by the angry Gorilla. The Gorilla hits the cupboard with all its might but in vain. Finally comes the moment of truth and through a reflection in the mirror we discover that it‘s actually the wife who was banging the cupboard door. She was angry on her husband who had forgotten their anniversary. Threatening him with dire consequences should he forget it ever again, they sit down over dinner to celebrate. Nemesis strikes our man yet again as he asks, “So how many years has it been?” The gorilla is back, madly thumping against the wooden dining table.
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Lego brings Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Vinicius together
Campaign clocks 314 million views ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz.
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they’re building dreams brick by brick.
Titled “Everyone wants a piece”, the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to football’s ultimate prize. Shared widely across social media, the ad carries a pointed disclaimer: it is not AI-generated, a subtle but telling signal in an era where even reality is often questioned.
The numbers tell their own story. The campaign has already crossed 314 million views on Instagram across the players’ accounts, with fans hailing it as a rare, almost nostalgic moment particularly for the reunion of Messi and Ronaldo, whose last shared campaign ahead of the 2022 World Cup became one of the platform’s most-liked posts.
Beyond the film, Lego is extending the play with exclusive, player-themed sets tied to each of the four stars, part of a broader football-led programme designed to ride the global momentum building towards 2026. The idea, as echoed by the players themselves, leans into the parallels between football and play experimentation, creativity, failure, and triumph.
Messi described the sets as a way to bring on-pitch moments into an imaginative, hands-on world, while Ronaldo called the transformation into a Lego figure a rare honour, blending sport with storytelling. Vinícius, meanwhile, struck a more personal note, recalling childhood moments of building with Lego and framing creativity as a universal language that transcends borders.
The timing is no accident. With the 2026 World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and featuring an expanded 48-team format, global anticipation is already building. Argentina, led by Messi, will enter as defending champions, adding another layer of intrigue.
For Lego, the campaign does more than celebrate football, it taps into its mythology. Because when icons become figurines and rivalries turn into play, the beautiful game finds a new kind of pitch. one built, quite literally, by hand.
