Vignesh Shivan’s ‘Love Insurance Company’ faced some mixed reviews when the film was released in theatres. Although some viewers loved the film for its humor, emotion and visual effects, there were others who expected something else from the film.
However, as soon as the film was released on OTT platforms, many viewers took to social media and started writing good reviews for the film. Clips and dialogues from the film have also started circulating online again, with many viewers now saying that ‘LIK’ deserves more appreciation during its theatrical release.
Vignesh Shivan remains confident
Responding to the response, Vignesh Shivan shared an emotional note on Instagram, thanking fans for their support.
“I came with a dream…not small…not safe…a storm of belief that this story would resonate with millions of dollars,” he wrote. The director admitted that he expects the film to achieve greater numbers at the box office. “I imagined the applause… I heard it in the theatres. I showed the laughter… I heard it in the theatres. But still, the 100-crore benchmark was not crossed,” he said candidly.
Despite the mixed results, Vignesh Shivan said he was still proud of the trip.
He added in his heartfelt message: “Here I stand. Not broken. Not shaken. But proud…so proud.”
The director talks about the struggles behind the film LIK
On the same note, Vignesh Shivan also revealed that the film faced many unseen difficulties before its release. “Behind this film were battles that no one saw. Sleepless nights. Silent fears. And thousands of obstacles that only I can feel,” he wrote. According to the director, although the film did not fully meet his expectations commercially, he still considered its release a personal victory.
He also explained that a large portion of the film’s profits came after people were initially skeptical of the project.
The director’s sincere and emotional words quickly received support from fans and netizens.
Fans appreciate Vignesh Shivan’s heartfelt message
Many fans appreciated Vignesh Shivan for speaking out about success and disappointment without hiding his feelings. Social media users praised his honesty and positive attitude towards criticism and learning. “Your long DMs, your appreciation, and your criticisms as well… I am learning and will continue to learn,” the director wrote while thanking fans for their comments. Supporters of ‘LIK’ also said that the film is slowly finding its audience after the OTT release.
