History
Crafting stories that shape brands
From its humble beginnings in the early 1990s, Silpi Advertising has grown into a dynamic force in South India’s advertising landscape — evolving from hand-painted artistry to modern digital experiences while staying true to its roots in creativity and craftsmanship.
HISTORY
LEGACY &
EVOLUTION
Our story began in the early 1990s — when outdoor advertising in Kerala was defined by paint, passion, and artistry.
From those early days, Silpi Advertising has grown from hand-painted movie hoardings and tin-sheet boards to becoming one of South Kerala’s most trusted names in Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising.
Founded by Mr. James, a self-taught artist from Neyyattinkara, Silpi’s journey reflects the evolution of an entire industry — from the brushstrokes of traditional craftsmanship to the precision of modern print and digital technology. Mr. James began his career painting larger-than-life film cutouts and hoardings that captured the spirit of Malayalam cinema. His works, celebrated by audiences and fan associations, became part of Kerala’s visual culture through the 1990s. By the early 2000s, as technology transformed the medium, Silpi embraced change — moving from hand-painted art to digital printing and professional outdoor media production.
In 2009, this transformation took shape through Mega Print, marking Silpi’s entry into large-format digital printing, signage, and branding solutions. A renewed creative spark in 2016 reignited the brand’s artistic legacy, reaffirming its deep connection to visual storytelling and public space.
Today, Silpi Advertising continues to carry forward that legacy — combining decades of experience with innovation, technology, and design excellence. Since 2023, Silpi has entered a new phase of structured growth and expansion, redefining its operations to deliver comprehensive branding, signage systems, and outdoor advertising solutions across South Kerala and beyond.
For over three decades, our purpose remains unchanged — to craft visuals that inspire, inform, and leave a lasting impression.
The Artist Behind the Name
ARTIST JAMES
In the early 1990s, a young artist from Neyyattinkara picked up a brush and began to paint legends larger than life — shaping the visual culture of an entire generation.Founded by Mr. James — known by his artistic pseudonym Silpi — the company was born from pure artistry and vision. His hand-painted movie hoardings and iconic cutouts of cinema legends like Mohanlal, Mammootty, Sachin Tendulkar, and Shah Rukh Khan brought life to the streets and theatres of South Kerala. Every stroke carried emotion and energy.
As the industry evolved from brushwork to print, so did Silpi. The 2009 launch of Mega Print — inaugurated by Mohanlal himself — marked a defining shift. Then in 2016, Mr. James returned to his roots, painting a Pulimurugan cutout that went viral and reminded the world where it all began.
Today, Silpi Advertising is a full-fledged OOH and branding solutions company — trusted across South Kerala and beyond — combining three decades of artistic heritage with modern innovation.
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