Photo: Maxis Deepavali 2021/Youtube
Cover A scene from Maxis' 'The Most Influential Influencer' Deepavali 2021 commercial (Photo: Maxis/Youtube)
Photo: Maxis Deepavali 2021/Youtube

#Deepavali2021 has seen a slew of beautiful video ads by brands like Petronas and Maxis in celebration of the Festival of Lights

Many Malaysians will recall with fondness those seasonal Petronas video ads by the late Yasmin Ahmad, the Malaysian director known for her ability to portray snapshots of unity, diversity and cultural harmony in Malaysia with raw honesty and brilliant storytelling.

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But Petronas isn't the only brand to front the heartwarming clips that we've all come to anticipate each festive season. Corporations like Tenaga Nasional, Maybank and others have upped their game when making commercials that tug on our heartstrings and spread like wildfire on our social media feeds. In honour of this festive custom here, let's watch some of our favourite Deepavali 2021 commercials.                 

1. Maxis: The Most Influential Influencer

2. Maybank: Guiding Light

3. Petronas: Akka

4. Tenaga Nasional: Seed-Sational Deepavali

5. Taylor's University: The Thief

6. Etiqa: Clay Pot, Golden Pot

7. Digi: The Inspiration

8. Air Selangor: A Deepavali Love Story

9. Yoodo: Who is Iceman?

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Tania Jayatilaka
Digital Editor, Tatler Malaysia
Tatler Asia

Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.