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Volkswagen unleashes the powerful Polo GT TSI on Indian roads
MUMBAI: Volkswagen which believes in ‘Maximum power, minimum consumption‘ has launched its new TVC.
The TV commercial has been created by DDB Mudra
Volkswagen Group India has launched Polo GT TSI ‘lives up to every bit of it‘ on 29 April. The car has 7-speed DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) transmission, a first for small cars in India. With a 1.2 liter engine, the GT‘s power output boasts a surprising 77 kW @ 5000rpm and a maximum torque of 175 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm.
Talking on the launch, Volkswagen Passenger Cars MD Arvind Saxena said, “The new Polo GT TSI is the perfect answer to a lot of customer demands as it combines maximum power with minimum consumption. The whole campaign works on this idea and translates it in a creative and innovative way.”
The TVC opens with a young boy mesmerised by his ‘Super Dad‘ who can do anything. He observes his father performing tasks everyday around the house. The TV commercial ends when the father‘s car is showcased, which is the ‘powerful‘ new Polo GT TSI and then it reveals why the son thinks his father is a superhero.
Commenting on the film, Chairman & DDB Mudra Group CCO Sonal Dabral said, “It‘s always rewarding to create work for Volkswagen. An iconic brand with its own distinct voice of telling insightful human stories with wit and intelligence. This latest piece of work for the powerful Polo GT is one such story. We‘re very proud of this new TVC and I‘m sure not just Super dads, but everyone will fall in love with it.‘
DDB Mudra Group executive creative director Louella Rebello added, “This one‘s been a joy to make. It‘s an endearing and fun way to say power and how that is interpreted through the eyes of a child.”
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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.
