Tag: Puru Gupta

  • True Elements unveils new campaign

    True Elements unveils new campaign

    Mumbai:  True Elements, a subsidiary of Marico Ltd, has launched a fresh and engaging campaign with Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma to launch his own brand of healthy breakfast and snacks – RS by True Elements. In an exciting and unprecedented collaboration, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has joined forces with True Elements, to introduce a new sub-brand, RS by True Elements. This marks Rohit’s entry into the healthy breakfast and snack market, where he not only endorses but also co-creates a product line that bears his name and face on the packaging—a powerful symbol of trust and commitment.

    The campaign centers around Rohit Sharma, known as “The Hitman,” delivering an authentic, humorous, and viral-worthy message about True Elements’ commitment to healthy, 100% natural ingredients. By combining Rohit’s signature cool charisma with a viral “mic drop” moment, the film positions RS by True Elements as a brand with a serious focus on wholesome, real ingredients, backed by a superstar’s personal stamp of approval. This campaign comes right after the viral ‘Black Pack Chuno’ by True Elements launched in September.

    Rohit’s punchline reinforces that his face is on the pack because he truly believes in the product. His casual delivery of, “Back of pack maine pad liya…taaki aapko padna na pade” and the tagline “True Elements – Food with Hitman’s Guarantee” adds a layer of trust and credibility for consumers, reinforcing that the brand delivers on its promise of healthy, honest ingredients.

    True Elements co-founder & CEO Puru Gupta said “This collaboration comes at a time when the conversation around ingredient transparency and exaggerated marketing claims are heating up in India. True Elements has consistently led the way with honest ingredient declarations and no misleading claims. While an endorsement by Captain Rohit Sharma is a great validation, we have gone one step forward with this partnership, with Rohit launching his own line with us. It is probably the first time any food brand has attempted to license in a co-branded manner in India. So, while we sort out the back of pack for Rohit, he sorts out the front of pack for us! “

    The campaign aims to address the challenges associated with packaged health foods by demystifying them and promoting healthier eating habits among youth. It is set to roll out across digital platforms and social media, leveraging the viral appeal of the mic drop moment to drive widespread engagement.

    Fanboy Pictures founder & director Subodh Menon said, “When the True Elements team approached us for an end-to-end solution for a social-first campaign, we thought why not use it to our advantage and call out what all campaigns want to do – Go Viral! So, we thought of a series of films where Rohit goes to great lengths to make sure that our messages take off and goes viral. To add authenticity, we also cast Puru as the tough founder who has sky-high expectations for Rohit. Overall, it turned out to be a super fun project”

  • Rohit Sharma launches ‘RS by True Elements’ with True Elements

    Rohit Sharma launches ‘RS by True Elements’ with True Elements

    Mumbai: After a successful cricket career, captain Rohit Sharma is expanding his impact off the field. He has partnered with True Elements to launch a licensed brand, RS by True Elements, to co-build a product line in the Indian food industry.

    Exclusively managed by RISE Worldwide, Rohit Sharma will be the ambassador for True Elements while leading the RS by True Elements brand. True Elements, a homegrown brand specialising in healthy breakfast and snacks like oats, muesli, seeds, and regional snacks, will co-create and market products under the RS brand, with RISE Worldwide managing the partnership.

    True Elements’ philosophy is to make “Food That Does Not Lie.” They encourage consumers to read ingredients and understand what they are consuming.

    Rohit Sharma, as a partner and ambassador said, “This is a good time and opportunity to launch RS by True Elements, where, today, the focus for consumers is to know what they are eating. I have been a fan of True Elements, as they have stayed committed to their values and business philosophy. The partnership is aimed at building an alternative product line for consumers to make their preferred choice and be more aware of what is being offered to them.”

    True Elements was founded in 2016 by Puru Gupta & Sreejith Moolayil.  After 10 years, the brand has scaled to a level where it is available on all major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Swiggy, Instamart, Zepto etc, servicing 24829 pin codes along with a presence in 25000+ offline stores nationally. Major ones are Lulu, Metro, Nature’s Basket, Vijetha Supermarket, Haiko Supermarket, Dorabjee’s, Village Hypermarket, Pothys, Rajakumari, Society stores, etc.

    “This is the first time a cricketer is licensing a health food brand in India – a first for the ecosystem. Given the authenticity that Rohit has in cricket, we believe it would help us reinforce our commitment to being ‘True’ and honest with our customers and help us scale rapidly. With Rohit starting a brand with us, it reiterates his confidence in us as a brand and our principles, which is a big motivation for the entire team. Am sure the joint effort will be a good benchmark for the rest of the industry” said True Elements co-founder and CEO Puru Gupta.

    RS by True Elements products are likely to hit the market by the end of August 2024.

    Rohit Sharma brings authenticity to RS by True Elements, and the cricketing legend will simplify packaged food for Indian consumers and hopes to bring about a change in people’s food habits and the way young minds think about food & health.

    In the coming months, there will be a campaign launch with a brand film featuring Rohit followed by product-led videos but for now, it is refreshing to see a one-of-a-kind licensing being pioneered in the food industry of India.