Amazing ads that helped ‘Tamizh Padam 2’ get massive pre-release buzz
“Coming up with the right titles and honing the creative”
This was Fox Home Entertainment’s game plan to pull off its amazing Blu-ray stunt at Walmart for Deadpool 2.
Likewise, to promote Tamizh Padam 2 (a sequel to the 2010 Tamil Parody film, Thamizh Padam), the below note appears to be the game plan of its makers.
“Picking up movies (or) news that made headlines and honing the creative”
To turn the film, Thamizh Padam into a franchise, Y Not Studios and Director C. S. Amudhan (Director of Thamizh Padam and Tamizh Padam 2) have pulled out all the stops.
The sequel’s large-scale promotion commenced with a bold and a wacky poster. Since then, each step in the movie’s marketing drive has been simple yet effective. At the same time, all seem to appear cost-effective (or at least so, when compared to the prevailing regional movie promotions).
Here’s a rundown of the amusing ads, which Y Not Studios rolled out in the lead-up to the release of Tamizh Padam 2.
First, here’s one of the early poster, advertising the initial release date of Tamizh Padam 2, in theaters… and Tamil Rockers. Wherein, Tamil Rockers was mentioned as the movie’s ‘Official Piracy Partner’. Actor Siddharth tweeted out the poster first from his Twitter handle.
https://twitter.com/Actor_Siddharth/status/939337383643791360
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On the eve of Women’s Day (2018), Actor Madhavan shared a ‘soup song’ for women (part of the film) in Twitter.
ALL THE VERY BEST TEAM TAMIL PADAM 2 -ROCKING IT YET AGAIN. .. AWESOME NUMBER N TUNE @sash041075 @csamudhan @actorshiva @studiosynot @Ishmenon @chakdyn @tridentarts16 @onlynikil
Music by #NKannan
Audio on @thinkmusicindia#TP2Point0 #TP2Single https://t.co/7Fa8G4c2H7— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) March 8, 2018
Then, in May, Director Venkat Prabhu shared the ‘official first look’ of the film’s press release. The note briefed the ‘reasons’ behind the delay in the release of the movie.
The official first look of #tp2point0 press release!!! the real reason for the delay of this magnum opus @csamudhan @sash041075 @actorshiva 🙏🏽🙏🏽 P.s indha presss release il varum matter yaaraiyum kuripiduvana alla!! pic.twitter.com/0JmY89nqWH
— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) May 28, 2018
On May 31st, Tamizh Padam 2 teaser dropped. All along, every single announcement above the movie triggered a significant online conversation. To top it all, the teaser kicked up the already prevailing excitement.
அவன் வன்துட்டான். #HeIsHere#TamizhPadam2 Teaser is out now…!!!https://t.co/LDgH1l8Rgg@csamudhan @actorshiva @actorsathish @Ishmenon @sash041075 @onlynikil @editorsuresh @chakdyn @madhankarky @tridentarts16 @thinkmusicindia @APIfilms #TP2 #TP2Teaser
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) June 1, 2018
Following the viral photo showing a group of leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and American President Trump, C. S. Amudhan tweeted a still featuring actors Shiva, Iswarya Menon and few others on June 12th.
Critical discussions going on in #TP2Point0 HQ Singapore. pic.twitter.com/uMXgSOFUYk
— CS Amudhan (@csamudhan) June 12, 2018
Soon after the release of Tik Tik Tik (advertised as India’s first space adventure), a poster – featuring actors Shiva, Iswarya Menon and Sathish – was released on June 24th. All three in casuals, wearing space helmets and playing cards in space (Supposedly!). The poster carried an announcement about the release of a full video song on June 26th.
Akila Ulaga Super Star on the way! @csamudhan @sash041075@actorshiva @actorsathish @Ishmenon
Music by #NKannan
Music on@thinkmusicindia#NaanYaarumilla #TP2 #TamizhPadam2 pic.twitter.com/1ewFb4e4fO
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) June 24, 2018
As a follow-up to the announcement, on June 26th, the video song titled, Naan Yaarum Illa got released. The song was sensational and raised further expectations over the movie.
HE HAS ARRIVED.@csamudhan @sash041075 @actorshiva @actorsathish @Ishmenon @chakdyn @gopiamar @editorsuresh @madhankarky @tridentarts16 @APIfilms @onlynikil @kayoas13
Music by #NKannan
Music on@thinkmusicindia#NaanYaarumilla #TP2 #TamizhPadam2 https://t.co/eZ0HTYfnXe
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) June 26, 2018
To announce the ‘U’ rating, obtained by Tamizh Padam 2 from censor board, the makers shared the following ad
U 👍🏻 #TP2 #TamizhPadam2 pic.twitter.com/XHD743FIzq
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) July 2, 2018
And finally, as a countdown to the movie’s release, a series of posters popped up in the social media of Y Not Studios.
Coming soon…!!!
#Tamizhpadam2 #TP2@csamudhan @sash041075@actorshiva @actorsathish pic.twitter.com/v7xsugxJWK
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) July 6, 2018
Coming soon…!!!
#Tamizhpadam2 #TP2@csamudhan @sash041075@actorshiva @actorsathish pic.twitter.com/o7tpel8sxF
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) July 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/StudiosYNot/status/1016132449586171905
‘Timely ones’ like…
July 12th! The countdown starts.
#TP2ThiruvizhaAarambham pic.twitter.com/xhbU4Nr4Oo
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) July 9, 2018
Coming soon…!!!
#Tamizhpadam2 #TP2@csamudhan @sash041075@actorshiva @actorsathish pic.twitter.com/PU3h24Qyns
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) July 6, 2018
Ready to Rage from July 12th#TP2#Tamizhpadam2#Tamizhpadamfromjuly12 pic.twitter.com/t8UntKfVG4
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) July 10, 2018
‘Even more timely ones’ (within a matter of hours) like…
Public service announcement.#TP2 #Tamizhpadam2 #TamizhPadam2FromJuly12 pic.twitter.com/nf60IJL6y5
— Y Not Studios (@StudiosYNot) July 10, 2018
The social media presence of Tamizh Padam 2‘s cast and crew (especially the ones of director, producer and production house) has been crucial… crucial in pumping up the excitement towards the movie. The weird tone of the movie did translate well in their social media. But, in taking the franchise forward, it is ideal to complement it with an exclusive social media account. Such an account for the franchise can come in handy in mobilizing the fans in an even better way.
(Photo Courtesy: Y Not Studios)