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Kirukal Unifies Sri Krishna Sweets With a Scalable Packaging System Rooted in Tradition

Kirukal Unifies Sri Krishna Sweets With a Scalable Packaging System Rooted in Tradition

Sri Krishna Sweets — A Legacy, Packaged
For over seven decades, Sri Krishna Sweets has been part of South India’s cultural fabric — a name tied to devotion, celebration, and the unmistakable taste of ghee.

As the range expanded, the packaging started speaking in many voices. And in a market full of “Krishna Sweets,” the bigger need was clarity: how do you spot the original Sri Krishna Sweets instantly?

That’s where we began — building a packaging system that protects legacy, sharpens shelf presence, and scales across Kaaras, Sweets, and Gifting.

The Idea — Tradition, Illustrated
We drew from Pattachitra, known for devotion-filled storytelling, and reinterpreted it into a modern packaging language — rooted, yet clean and contemporary.

The Packaging Language

1) The Window Frame
A signature arched window for sweet packs — inspired by heritage architecture, built for recognition, and used as a neat product-view window where needed.

2) Characters that Interact
Pattachitra-inspired sevakas engage with the product — holding, serving, presenting — making the packs feel warm, alive, and distinctly SKS.

3) Premium Craft & Finish
Controlled metallic-foil detailing across select borders, titles, and accents — designed to catch light like real metal.

Anchored by Royal Blue, supported by festive hues and a consistent structure, the system stays unified across formats.

The Outcome
A packaging family with stronger recall, shelf interaction, and clearer ownership. In a cluttered market, it helps people instantly recognise the original Sri Krishna Sweets.

One recognisable SKS world — timeless, scalable, proudly OG.

CREDIT

  • Agency/Creative: Kirukal
  • Article Title: Kirukal Unifies Sri Krishna Sweets With a Scalable Packaging System Rooted in Tradition
  • Organisation/Entity: Agency
  • Project Type: Packaging
  • Project Status: Published
  • Agency/Creative Country: India
  • Agency/Creative City: Chennai
  • Market Region: Asia
  • Project Deliverables: Brand Design, Brand Guidelines, Brand Strategy, Packaging Design, Packaging Guidelines
  • Format: Pouch, Sleeve, Wrap
  • Industry: Food/Beverage
  • Keywords: Sri Krishna Sweets, Kirukal, Studio Kirukal, Packaging Redesign, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, South India, Tamil Brand

  • Credits:
    Creative Director: Surendar M
    Illustration / Art Direction: Buvan Kumar

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