VML INDIA SWEEPS KYOORIUS CREATIVE AWARDS 2026 WITH 23 ELEPHANTS AND ‘BEST OF SHOW’ HONOUR

VML India triumphed at the Kyoorius Creative Awards 2026 with 23 Elephants, including a Black Elephant for Best of Show. Highlights included The Kolhapuri for Kalapuri, KitKat’s Slooowest Vending Machine, and Sprite’s Takadum. The wins underscore VML India’s creative momentum and its ability to deliver culturally resonant, impactful work.  

VML India delivered a commanding performance at the Kyoorius Creative Awards 2026, securing 23 Baby Elephants, of which 17 were promoted to Bigs, alongside a prestigious Black Elephant for Best of Show. The agency also claimed two Grey Elephants for Best in Discipline, a Purple Elephant and multiple Big Blue Elephants (Golds) across categories, underscoring its creative dominance and business impact.  

The standout of the night was The Kolhapuri for Kalapuri, which won the coveted Black Elephant, a Grey Elephant, a Purple Elephant and nine Big Blue Elephants, making it the most awarded campaign of the evening. KitKat’s The Slooowest Vending Machine in the World followed closely with a Grey Elephant and seven Big Blue Elephants, while Sprite’s Takadum campaign earned a Big Blue Elephant. Coca-Cola’s Coke Holi campaign added to the tally with a Baby Elephant, rounding off a night of diverse recognition.  

VML India’s work was celebrated for its ability to transform cultural insights and everyday behaviours into simple, relatable and meaningful ideas. Whether reinterpreting heritage, blending technology with consumer experiences, or crafting humour and connection, the campaigns reflected creativity designed to resonate authentically with audiences.  

Babita Baruah, CEO of VML India, described the wins as “an incredibly special moment,” emphasising the trust and collaboration between teams and client partners. Group Chief Creative Officer Kalpesh Patankar added that the recognition was born from “a real connection with people around the country,” highlighting the agency’s vision to celebrate India’s many stories in authentic and relevant ways.  

The sweep at Kyoorius Creative Awards 2026 reinforces VML India’s sustained creative momentum, its innovation-led approach, and its ability to consistently set benchmarks for culturally resonant, insight-driven work in a rapidly evolving landscape.