the director Vignesh Shivan He spoke emotionally at a grand event ahead of the release of his film ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ (‘LIK’) to be held in Chennai. The film will be released in theaters on April 10 after several delays. It also marks the next big release Pradeep Ranganathan After the success of his first films ‘Dragon’ and ‘Dude’. The film has music by Anirudh Ravichander and stars Krithi ShettySJ Suryah and Seeman in important roles. At the event the cast and crew shared their excitement ahead of the premiere.
The director compares a failed film to a painful wedding moment
In his speech, Vignesh Shivan opened up about the struggles he faced when a big project didn’t take off. As reported by Cinema Vikatan, he used a powerful comparison of how difficult that moment was for him. “Once I had an opportunity to do a very big film. But when a film is dropped, it becomes very difficult to start again with the next project,” he said. Elaborating on the sentiment, he added, “It’s like a moment in a wedding when the groom suddenly leaves before tying the sacred thread. How difficult it would be for the bride after that, it’s also painful for a filmmaker when a project suddenly stops.’
Vignesh Shivan remembers criticism and people questioning his ability
The director also spoke about the advice and feedback he received during that difficult phase. According to him, many people suggested that he should make a small and simple film instead of trying something big. “At the time, I kept hearing people say, ‘Make a small film… do something simple,'” he shared. He said that such comments sometimes indirectly made him feel that others lacked confidence in his abilities. “Without saying it directly, people make you feel like you’re not capable enough. I’ve experienced that feeling many times,” he said, recalling the challenges he faced in his career.
The director puts his trust in him audience support for ‘LIK’
Despite the hurdles, Vignesh Shivan said he continues to firmly believe in the audience. He recalled that even after his film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan cleared the censor formalities, initially many people didn’t think it would be a success. “Even after the films were censored, no one really said it would work. But I have always believed in connecting with the audience who come to the theatres,” he said. Ending his speech on a hopeful note, the director added, “I’m looking forward to April 10. I believe that my faith in my story will win.’
