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SS Rajamouli teams up with David Warner for hilarious Baahubali-inspired ad: ‘The longest shoot of my life’

The Bahubali-inspired CRED ad featuring SS Rajamouli and David Warner is the crossover you didn't know you needed.

Published on: Apr 12, 2024, 19:21:05 IST
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Australian cricketer David Warner teamed up with Indian director SS Rajamouli for an advertisement which has left people in splits. In this ad, Warner tricks Rajamouli into casting him in one of his films. What follows next is absolutely hilarious and will leave you in splits.

The image from the Bahubali-inspired CRED ad shows SS Rajamouli and David Warner. (X/@davidwarner31)
The image from the Bahubali-inspired CRED ad shows SS Rajamouli and David Warner. (X/@davidwarner31)

Both Warner and Rajamouli took to their X handles to share the CRED advertisement video. While the cricketer wrote, “Warner bros”, the director tweeted, “The longest shoot of my life”.

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The ad's storyline revolves around SS Rajamouli asking David Warner for discounts on his match tickets. Initially, Warner suggests he use CRED. However, when Rajamouli says he doesn’t have CRED UPI, Warner seizes the opportunity to be a part of Rajamouli’s film. Filled with hilarious dialogues and on-point expressions, this one-minute advertisement will leave you laughing out loud.

Take a look at the rib-tickling ad here:

Since being shared a few hours ago, the video has gone viral on X. Till now, the clip has accumulated over 1.6 million views - and the numbers are only increasing. The share has further prompted people to post various comments.

What did X users say about this ad?

"Somebody give David bhai an Aadhar Card," joked an X user.

"This will forever stay as one of the most iconic ads ever made in the history of television," added another.

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"At this rate, you will play as a local player in IPL," expressed a third.

"David Warner - upcoming star of Indian cinema," commented a fourth.

"This is the funniest thing on the internet today," wrote a fifth.

What are your thoughts on this CRED ad featuring SS Rajamouli and David Warner?

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    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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