Mars Wrigley India has onboarded Bollywood director and action maestro Rohit Shetty as the new ambassador for SNICKERS.
Known for his high-octane films and vibrant personality, he brings with him to SNICKERS his signature charisma and dynamic style to elevate the brand by building the next installment of the brand’s already existing yet iconic “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry” campaign promising to resonate with the audience.
As part of the same, DDB Tribal, part of DDB Mudra Group, has come up with a TV Commercial featuring Shetty’s larger-than-life persona and dynamic flair to energize the SNICKERS brand as well as capturing his legendary car stunts while seamlessly shifting gears with the brand’s message.
Renowned for fearless driving scenes and action-packed sequences, Shetty injects his energy into the campaign by creating an explosive blend of action and drama.
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The film opens with Shetty mentoring a young boy at a HUNGAL Driving School car and as the boy struggles with tight-space driving, Shetty takes control, showcasing his signature maneuvers, and impressing the boy with his skills. Later, when the car suddenly halts, Shetty humorously backtracks, leading them into a bustling fish market.
But the final twist occurs when the car ends up on a boat in the middle of the sea and the boy hands Shetty a SNICKERS, saying, “You become Rohit Shetty when you’re hungry,” upon eating which the action maestro transforms back into a calm driving instructor, highlighting the tagline’s impact.
Sharing his excitement about the collaboration, Rohit Shetty, expressed, “I am excited to be the new brand ambassador for SNICKERS. This collaboration is incredibly exciting because it aligns perfectly with my on-screen persona. The TVC was a blast to shoot, bringing together my love for cars and action. The message of SNICKERS – that hunger can turn you into someone completely different – is something I think everyone can relate to. I’m looking forward to sharing this fun and high-energy campaign with the audience.”
Commenting on the development, Nikhil Rao, Chief Marketing Officer, Mars Wrigley India, said, “We are thrilled to have Rohit Shetty endorse and lend his signature swagger to the SNICKERS brand. Rohit’s authentic and adventurous personality are a perfect fit with Snickers.”
“SNICKERS® reignites its timeless and world-famous creative proposition ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry.’ Our new campaign film with Rohit showcases high-octane drama and humor, especially connecting with our Gen Z audience across media touch points. We believe this collaboration will stand out and strengthen SNICKERS’s position as the ultimate hunger bar. We are confident that Rohit’s association with SNICKERS is the beginning of great impactful work on the brand in India,” he added.
Sharing his views on the TVC launch, Iraj Fraz, Creative Head, DDB Tribal, said “Snickers ‘You’re Not You When You’re Hungry’ is one of the most enduring campaigns in the world, with its endless adaptability, local flavors, and rofling use of humor. And Snickers India in partnership with DDB Mudra is simply continuing the tradition with a fresh interpretation. We have Rohit Shetty starring in his most hilarious, and perhaps his easiest-ever role – since he plays himself. Through the last few months, the clients, the agency, and the production team have all had a riot of a time building this campaign and we’re sure the audience is going to enjoy it equally.”
