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Amul’s Onam Ad Recreates Viral ‘Aura Farming’ Dance, Draws Big Views and Music Critique

The dairy brand leans on its topical mascot-driven style to localize a global meme for Kerala’s festival season.

Overview

  • Amul Keralam posted the Onam video on August 26, with reports citing about 1.2 million views shortly after release.
  • The ad shows the Amul girl in Kerala attire and sunglasses balancing on a snake boat in the backwaters alongside a depiction of King Mahabali.
  • Traditional Kerala tunes replace the original viral track associated with the aura-farming clips.
  • Online response has been largely positive for the creative concept, though some viewers say the vibe feels weaker without the OG soundtrack.
  • The concept riffs on a trend popularized by 11-year-old Indonesian performer Rayyan Arkan Dikha, whose boat-dance clip went global earlier this year.