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Hyndai i20 ‘casts a spell’ with its new TVC
MUMBAI: Hyundai i20 is going all out with an array of new TVCs across the World Wide Web and television sets. The TVCs in question here is conceptualised by Innocean Worldwide.
The two commercials for Hyundai i20 ‘The Hyundai i20 casts a spell‘ and ‘A Spy and his ‘Uber Cool‘ drive‘ is completely focused on the car‘s features for the target group in the segment.
The objective behind the campaign was to drive viewers towards the brand‘s dominance across media and digital platforms simultaneously.
The ‘Cast a Spell‘ has gone viral and garnered more than seven lakh views on YouTube within a short span of 10 days. The ad film is conceptualised by the creative trio of Saurabh Dasgupta, Allen Charles and George Koshy. The ad film has been aired on TV and digital platforms like YouTube and other social media.
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Speaking about the campaign, Innocean Worldwide executive creative director Saurabh Dasgupta said, “The objective was to give an uber twist to a story of a ghost and an i20 driver, by way of the ghost getting spooked by the cars features that were intuitive and seemingly supernatural.”
The TVC shows a young executive returning from a hard day‘s work when he unassumingly comes across a stunning lady dressed in black standing all alone. By the time he realises that he is next to a cemetery, the lady is shown seated next to him magically and orders him to drive. But at the end of the TV commercial ghost decides to vanish as she came across the car‘s features which offers package of auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, daytime running lamps and rear parking camera.
The other ad film ‘A spy and his ‘Uber Cool‘ car‘ film meant for usage on the television medium. It has been premiered on the ongoing telecast of Champions Trophy on ESPN wherein Hyundai is there as a sponsor in its capacity as official partner of ICC. The film has been written by Koustuv Chaterjee ECD at Innocean. Herein the intent is to epitomise the unusual traits of the Uber Cool i20 user.
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According to Chaterjee, “This story is one that thrills you. Its pushes the boundaries of uber cool portrayals done so far. The protagonist is a spy who gets the better of his opponents only to find himself racing against odds to keep his appointment with his girl-friend. Tied-up he still manages a getaway in an exciting fashion aided by the superlative innovations in the feature list of the car.”
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Commenting on the brand, Innocean Arjun Modayil executive director said, “The brand definitely outshines its competitors like Suzuki Swift, VW Polo etc in terms of appeal and buzz.”
Putting the overall approach in perspective Innocean joint managing director Vivek Srivastava added, “Our client Hyundai Motor India has adopted a dynamic approach towards enhancing its models/brands appeal. The intent is towards buzz creation and increase brands consideration across in the medium term. Going further the synergised deployment of digital, print, OOH and TV will become the norm for our communication strategies to stay ahead of the curve all through.”
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From mega bills to spontaneous dates: Swiggy Dineout Valentine’s report
From mega bills to last-minute plans, India celebrated love with flair
MUMBAI: Valentine’s Day 2026 was a feast for the senses and wallets alike, according to Swiggy Dineout. India’s on-demand dining platform revealed how the nation celebrated romance with big gestures, lively nights out, and plenty of spontaneous bookings.
Metropolitan hubs continued to rule the roost with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Hyderabad seeing the most reservations. Emerging cities aren’t far behind, with Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh joining the party. Growth was particularly striking in Surat (up 180 per cent), Vadodara (155 per cent) and Bhubaneswar (145.5 per cent) compared with the previous Saturday.
Mumbai stole the headlines with a single customer splashing out Rs 130,155 – the highest bill in the country. The city also hosted the largest single group booking, with 30 diners coming together to celebrate in style. Most Valentine’s transactions took place between 10pm and 11pm, proving love, and hunger, strike late.
Mumbai stole the spotlight with a mega-spender whose bill made everyone else blush, while savvy diners were cashing in on discounts, including a Pune customer saving 60% and another in Bengaluru saving 50 per cent. Fine dining was on fire, with bookings up 121 per cent year-on-year, though pubs, bars, and lounges remained the crowd favourites, accounting for 30.6 per cent of all reservations. Last-minute romance was the order of the day, with 66 per cent of diners booking within two hours of heading out. Together, India saved over Rs 6 crore, proving that love can be grand, yet thrifty.
Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi led the premium dining rush, showing a growing appetite for curated, high-end experiences. Meanwhile, spontaneous bookings reinforced modern lifestyles, where convenience and instant gratification rule the day.
Whether it was big spends, huge groups, or a last-minute romantic dash, Valentine’s Day 2026 proved love and dining go hand in hand – and sometimes, they go all out.
