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Kajaria takes a huge leap with Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh with its ‘Desh Ki Mitti Campaign’
Mumbai: India’s number one tile company Kajaria has launched its latest “Desh Ki Mitti Campaign”, celebrating 35 years of excellence, featuring Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh as brand ambassadors.
The 360-degree pan-India campaign’s core message, “Hum Alag Hain, Par Ek Hi Mitti Ke Hai,” beautifully portrays the unity that binds us as a nation, transcending our diverse backgrounds. Kajaria aims to highlight this unifying spirit while emphasizing its commitment to providing top-tier quality products that stand the test of time.
Conceptualized by 82.5 Communications, the campaign’s ad film with Kumar and Singh perfectly captures the essence of Kajaria’s numero uno stature in the industry. Its strategic objective is to reach deeper into Tier 2 and 3 cities, and to cater to the southern markets. The TVC will be released in regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Shot over a span of 5 days in Mumbai and Jaisalmer, the heart of the campaign unfolds through the tale of two Special Forces officers, played by Kumar and Singh. Despite their contrasting personalities, they are bound by their love for “Desh Ki Mitti.” The film showcases their competitive sides during workout at a gym, engage in dance-offs, or a game of tug of war. However when faced with a Rescue Mission, they unite, leaving everything else behind.
Speaking on the campaign launch, Kajaria Ceramics joint managing director Rishi Kajaria, commented, “We are delighted to have two of the biggest names in Bollywood, Akshay and Ranveer, for our new campaign. At Kajaria, our journey has been guided by a deep-rooted commitment to unity and pride for our nation. Both personify the values we stand for – excellence, integrity, and a deep love for the nation. With this campaign, we aim to inspire a sense of pride and togetherness in our customers, reaching every nook and corner of the country.”
Kajaria Ceramics joint managing director Chetan Kajaria further added, “As Kajaria enters its 35th year, this collaboration marks a new chapter for the company, and we look forward to continuing our commitment to providing top-quality products with latest trends and technology with a diverse portfolio. We are proud Indians, and even more proud of being an Indian company. The Desh Ki Mitti campaign fits beautifully with our ideology and commitment of creating the best for our nation.”
Speaking on this campaign, Kumar said, “I have been associated with Kajaria tiles for more than 6 years. Working in the ad for Kajaria Tiles has been an incredible experience. The film’s message of unity and pride resonated deeply with me, and it was an honour to be a part of this inspiring project”.
Speaking about the association, Singh said “The story beautifully portrays the strength of being united for the country. It personifies deep love for nation and that is something my heart is encompassed with. Also the integrity that the brand stands for establishes a strong connect with my persona. I am thrilled to join hands with a brand that embodies excellence and innovation.”
The Desh Ki Mitti theme, launched six years ago, has made Kajaria stand out in the cluttered advertising space, becoming a benchmark for tile advertising.
To ensure maximum visibility and engagement, the TVC campaign will be extended across various platforms, enabling wider reach to audiences nationwide.
Brands
Vodafone Idea elevates Vineeth Jayendranath as VP, marketing head Mumbai
Telecom marketer takes charge of Mumbai circle with growth and brand focus
MUMBAI: Vodafone Idea Limited has promoted Vineeth Jayendranath to vice president, marketing head for the Mumbai circle, marking a key milestone in his career as the telecom operator sharpens its regional strategy.
In his new role, Jayendranath will lead marketing efforts across prepaid and postpaid segments in one of the country’s most competitive telecom markets. His mandate includes driving revenue growth, strengthening brand positioning, and deepening customer engagement, while also managing profit and loss responsibilities for the circle.
Sharing the update, Vineeth Jayendranath said, “Excited to share, I am starting my new stint as Vice President, Marketing Head for Mumbai circle at Vodafone Idea Ltd. Would like to thank everyone who has supported me in this journey.”
Jayendranath brings over 12 years of experience spanning telecom and IT, with a strong focus on customer value management and data-led marketing. Since joining Vodafone Idea, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as general manager leading customer value management and prepaid business across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa.
During this period, he handled large subscriber bases and multi-billion rupee revenue portfolios, while rolling out hyper-personalised campaigns and a “segment of one” strategy to improve customer retention and upgrades. He also championed a digital-first approach, pushing adoption of data services and unlimited plans through targeted, insight-driven initiatives.
Earlier, he worked with Idea Cellular Ltd in strategy and business intelligence roles, and began his career at Infosys as a systems engineer. A brief stint at Hyundai Motor India Ltd during his internship added early exposure to marketing strategy.
An alumnus of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Jayendranath has steadily built a reputation for combining analytics with marketing execution.
His elevation comes as telecom players double down on circle-level strategies to stay competitive, and Vodafone Idea appears to be betting on data-backed marketing to keep Mumbai firmly in its corner.
