Cannes Lions 2025: India gets 22 shortlists across 5 categories

India has earned 13 shortlists in the Outdoor category, 3 in Health and Wellness, 2 shortlists in the Pharma category and 4 shortlists in the Print and Publishing category

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New Delhi: Cannes Lions has announced the shortlists in the Audio & Radio, Health & Wellness, Outdoor, Pharma and Print & Publishing Lions categories.

India has earned 13 shortlists in the Outdoor category, 3 in Health & Wellness, 2 shortlists in the Pharma category and 4 shortlists in the Print & Publishing category.

There are no shortlists in the Audio & Radio category from India.

Health & Wellness

Serial NumberCampaignBrandAgencyAdvertiserSubcategory
1Project Early PeriodsP&G WhisperLEO, MumbaiP&GOTC Products
2Eye Test MenuTitan CompanyOgilvy, BangaloreTitan CompanyOTC Products
3Naga Saint Eye TestEYEBETES FoundationGodrej Creative Lab, MaharashtraEYEBETES FoundationNon-profit/Foundation-led Education & Awareness

Outdoor

Serial NumberCampaignBrandAgencyAdvertiserSubcategory
1Dry ThruHonda Motorcycle and Scooter IndiaTribes CommunicationHondaSpecial Build
2Chai Basuri - Tea FluteBrooke Bond Taj MahalOgilvy MumbaiUnileverLive advertising and events
3Lucky YatraIndian RailwaysFCB IndiaRailways ServiceLive advertising and events
4Eye Test MenuTitan CompanyOgilvy BangaloreTitan CompanyInteractive Experiences
5Lucky YatraIndian RailwaysFCB IndiaRailways ServiceTransit
6Nature Shapes BritanniaBritanniaTalentedBritannia SustainabilityStandard Sites
7Eye Test MenuTitan CompanyOgilvy BangaloreTitan CompanyAmbient Outdoor
8Lucky YatraIndian RailwaysFCB IndiaRailways ServiceLocal brand
9Lucky YatraIndian RailwaysFCB IndiaRailways ServiceSocial Behaviour
10Coke Zero AuditionsCoke ZeroOgilvy MumbaiCoca-ColaUse of humour
11Nature Shapes BritanniaBritanniaTalentedBritannia SustainabilityBreakthrough on a Budget
12Too Yumm To CheerToo Yumm!FCB KinnectToo Yumm!Breakthrough on a Budget
13Vi Guardian BeadsVi (Vodafone Idea)Ogilvy MumbaiHoly BeadsCultural Engagement

Pharma

Serial NumberCampaignBrandAgencyAdvertiserSubcategory
1Dawai ReaderAlkem LaboratoriesLowe LintasAlkem LaboratoriesHealthcare Professional Engagement
2Dawai ReaderAlkem LaboratoriesLowe LintasAlkem LaboratoriesHealthcare Professional Engagement

Print & Publishing

Serial NumberCampaignBrandAgencyAdvertiserSubcategory
1Ink of DemocracyThe Times of IndiaHavas, MumbaiBennet and ColemanInnovative and adapted use of Print & Publishing
2Ink Of DemocracyThe Times Of IndiaHavas, MumbaiBennett Coleman & Co.Single-Market Campaign
3Ink Of DemocracyThe Times of IndiaHavas, MumbaiBennett Coleman & Co.Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility
4Seven Layers Of TruthBrihanmumbai Municipal CorporationFamous Innovations, MumbaiBrihanmumbai Municipal CorporationCultural Engagement

Tally of Indian campaigns shortlisted at Cannes Lions so far

AgencyShortlists
FCB India5
FCB Kinnect1
Leo1
Ogilvy6
Lowe Lintas2
Talented2
Havas3
Famous Innovations1
Tribes Communications1
Godrej Creative Lab1

This year, India has sent 982 entries for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Previously, FCB India secured a shortlist in the Titanium Lions category for its campaign “Lucky Yatra” for Indian Railways. However, India has not secured any shortlists in the Innovation and Glass: The Lion for Change categories.

All remaining shortlists will be released between Sunday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

The shortlists for the Design, Digital Craft, Direct, Entertainment, Entertainment Lions For Gaming, Entertainment Lions For Music, Entertainment Lions For Sport, Industry Craft, Media, PR and Social & Influencer Lions categories will be announced tomorrow, June 15, 2025.

The Cannes Lions Awards Shows will take place each evening throughout the Festival, from Monday, June 16, to Friday, June 20, 2025.

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