After multiple delays, Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Insurance Company (LIK) is finally hitting the big screens this Friday. Directed by Vignesh Shivan, LIK is a futuristic rom-com that features Krithi Shetty as the female lead. In a recent interview with Suma, Pradeep Ranganathan admitted that he is under box-office pressure.
He said, “LIK was supposed to be my second release as a lead actor. However, it was delayed due to CG and other factors. I’m happy it is releasing. I will be happy if the film hits Rs. 100 crores, but it is becoming a pressure for me. Now, people expect every film of mine to collect a minimum of Rs. 100 crores, and if it doesn’t collect that much, they might conclude it didn’t succeed. If the collection is below Rs. 100 crores it doesn’t mean the movie is not running well.”
Apart from the numbers, Pradeep Ranganathan said he would be happier if audiences appreciated the film. Can LIK emerge as his fourth consecutive hit as a lead actor after Love Today, Dragon, and Dude? Let’s wait and see.