Indian brands lean into meme-style ads as SuperMoney, Kuku TV, Havells mock traditional scripts

A new wave of self-aware, meme-coded advertising is gaining traction with Indian brands like SuperMoney, Kuku TV and Havells. The format taps Gen Z and millennial virality but experts warn it risks sameness without a strong underlying brand identity to anchor the humor.

— Source publishedMon, 1 Jun, 2026, 08:08 IST·First seen Mon, 1 Jun, 2026, 09:34 IST·Source ET BrandEquity

What happened

Indian brands like SuperMoney, Kuku TV and Havells are embracing meme-style, self-aware ads that mock traditional ad scripts. Experts say the format drives

Why this matters

Scout creative agencies and short-form content studios fueling India's meme-ad wave as bolt-on capabilities, while pressure-testing target brands for IP depth beyond trend-riding campaigns.

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