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BGMI

The In-Game Travelogue

Programme
Kyoorius Creative Awards
Entrant Company
Maitri advertising works
Client
BGMI

Media

Description

When BGMI relaunched many Malayali gamers held back. Their hesitation wasn’t about the game. It was about Erangel. Has their beloved map changed forever? To reassure them, BGMI turned to a format deeply rooted in Kerala’s cultural memory. Inspired by the iconic Malayalam travel show Sancharam, the brand recreated the experience of journeying through Erangel as if it were a real destination. Bringing authenticity to life, the film featured the legendary voice of Anish Punnen Peter, whose narration instantly transported viewers into familiar territory. From Pochinki to School, every location was reintroduced not as a battleground, but as a place filled with nostalgia and memory. The result was more than a campaign. It became an emotional homecoming. Malayali gamers didn’t just watch. They felt like they were already back inside the game. The film resonated deeply, driving shares, conversations, and community love across platforms. The impact was clear. 8.7 million YouTube views, 561K lik

Credits

Entrant Company

  • Maitri advertising worksERNAKULAM, India

Individual Credtis

  • Raju MenonManaging Director, Maitri advertising works
  • Venugopal RDirector - Ideation, Maitri advertising works
  • Jayakumar Chief Operating Officer, Maitri advertising works
  • Francis ThomasCreative Director, Maitri advertising works
  • Ajay SathyanHead ( Digital & Creatives ), Maitri advertising works
  • Rahul BabuScript writer, Maitri advertising works
  • Vincent VadakkanCreative Director, Maitri advertising works
  • Muhammed FarhanArt Director, Maitri advertising works
  • Sreerag & IrfanMedia Planner, Maitri advertising works
  • Atal Krishnan, Sharath ChandranEditor, Maitri advertising works
  • Deo ThankachanDesigner, Maitri advertising works
  • AnanthakrishnanDesigner, Maitri advertising works

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