The high decibel marketing campaign engaged viewers with innovative character-centric AR
filters on Instagram and Facebook, thematic media interviews in the bylanes of Dharavi and a Twitter banter which saw participation from multiple brands
MX Player has already reached 1 in every three digitally active people in India – with a cumulative reach of 200Mn across Youtube, Facebook, Digital Impact, and DOOH Onboards Infinix Mobile, Multani Pachmeena, KEI Wires & Cables, Finolex Pipes and Nirma Advance Detergent as Sponsor
Mumbai, India: India’s entertainment Super App, MX Player, has been enthralling viewers with a dynamic array of storylines across formats, genres, and languages.
Amping up its robust library of original series, MX Player is now enticing viewers with its recent launch of the high-octane crime thriller Dharavi Bank.’
Ranking number 4 in the most anticipated list of shows before launch, this MX Original Series has now garnered a massive 9.3 rating on IMDb.
Dharavi Bank is the newest entrant in this coveted category of much-loved shows which have a 9+ rating.
Bringing alive the unending stretch of narrow, dirty lanes, open sewers, and cramped huts of Dharavi, in an intense chase, the show narrates the story of a cop trying to topple over a powerful gangster, who is the de facto government in Mumbai.
Highlighting how far one can do for one’s family and duty towards the nation, Dharavi Bank is a complex story that goes beyond just bringing down a crime empire.
Pulling out all stops on the launch of Dharavi Bank is a highly engaging and innovative marketing and communication plan that will draw equal attention from brands and viewers.
A high-decibel 5-week campaign, it has left no stone unturned in reaching out to the viewers to establish Dharavi Bank as the biggest blockbuster.
In fewer than ten days, the platform has already reached 1 in every three digitally active people in India – with a cumulative reach of ~200Mn across Youtube, Facebook, Digital impact, and DOOH.
Furthermore, you can also pick the character you want to personify, as the brand has made two innovative augmented reality filters on Instagram and Facebook based on the protagonists – Thalaivan and JCP Jayant Gavaskar. Embracing the tough cop look or Thalaivan’s distinctive white beard and long hair, these filters saw massive engagement over the weekend.
There was also a fun brand banter on Twitter which saw brands like CoinDCX, BookMyShow, IMDb, Too
Yumm!, Lenskart, Tata Play Binge, and Moj engage with MX Player’s Tweet – Bank on us to keep your secrets and your cash safe. #DharaviBank
To bring alive the congested bylanes that capture the essence of Dharavi with the leads of the series, a Dharavi Trail was organized on launch day with thematic media interviews by leading news channels with Suniel Shetty and Vivek Anand Oberoi revisiting the areas that they shot in
As they thanked the residents for their support during the shoot. From promotions on digital and social media to in-app promotions, Dharavi Bank was promoted extensively, including a massive reach on Digital Out of Home (DOOH).
The marketing plan also included ATL advertisements across impact sites in the cities of Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram, and the series was promoted across MX Live to drive maximum engagement as well. On the launch of this web series – Nikhil Gandhi, Group COO of MX Media, said, “Dharavi Bank is one of our most anticipated flagship properties and going by the response to the trailer, it’s
going to break many records.
MX Player enjoys massive reach & the show will be available in India and across the globe to entertain our 300mn+ active users. We have been the platform of choice for Suniel Shetty’s OTT debut. Anna, along with Vivek Anand Oberoi headlining the show set against the backdrop of Dharavi, is never seen before. Our advertiser response has also been overwhelming & we believe the show will have a lasting impact on all our stakeholders.”
Dharavi Bank features Suniel Shetty making his digital debut as the ruthless and unattainable Thalaivan is hunted by tough cop JCP Jayant Gavaskar, portrayed by Vivek Anand Oberoi. Co-Powered by Infinix Mobile, Special Partners – Multani Pachmeena and KEI Wires & Cables, and with Associate Sponsors – Finolex Pipes and Nirma Advance Detergent, Dharavi Bank is produced by Zee Studios and directed by Samit Kakkad.
The series also features a stellar cast comprising Sonali Kulkarni, Luke Kenny, and Freddy. Daruwala, Shanthi Priya, Santosh Juvekar, Nagesh Bhosle, Siddharth Menon, Hitesh Bhojraj, Samikssha Batnagar, Rohit Pathak, Jaywant Wadkar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Bhavvana Rao, Shruti Srivastava, Sandhya Shetty, Pavitra Sarkar, and Vamsi Krishna are in critical roles.\
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