Be prepared to be transported through the ages this Diwali by Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)–a Tamil sci-fi romantic comedy that is full of quirks, heart and a touch of mobile-fueled magic. Written and directed by Vignesh Shivan, the film is a wonderful co-production with Pradeep Ranganathan as the lead role. It is also backed by a mighty producer like Nayanthara. Let’s take a look at all the enticing details.
Love Insurance Kompany Movie Budget
With increased transparency, Love Insurance Kompany has an estimate of around Rs 60 crore–a risky bet on the future of stories that are infused with romantic warmth.
Cast Names
This is a stellar cast that is sure to make this film a success:
- Pradeep Ranganathan — the lead giving his signature wacky charm
- S. J. Suryah — as a major support actor
- Krithi Shetty Female lead
- Supporting cast: Yogi Babu, Gouri G. Kishan, Mysskin, Seeman, Anandaraj, Sunil Reddy, Shah Ra
It’s also a comeback vehicle for Seeman who is stepping back into acting after a hiatus in politics.
Release Date
Initial plans were at a release in September, LIK ultimately stuck to the 17th of October in 2025 and will be released within the Diwali celebrations, making this one of seasons most sought-after new-age rom-coms.
OTT Platform
OTT details remain in the dark for the moment. According to Filmibeat they say both OTT platforms and release dates are marked TBA and the fans be waiting for the post-show reveal.
Music
Anirudh Ravichander composes the full musical score, his Fourth collaboration Vignesh Shivan, who has previously worked together on hits such as Naanum Rowdy Dhaan and Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal. First single “Dheema” was released in the morning of the 16th of October, 2024 and immediately became a hit on social media due to it’s energy and vibe.Sony Music India owns the rights to audio, making sure that it is everywhere on your playlist.
Production
This is an Vignesh Shivan original, both director and writer and produced by Nayanthara, S.S. Lalit Kumar and L.K. Vishnu Kumar under Rowdy Pictures and Seven Screen Studio.
Cinematography started with Ravi Varman and Sathyan Sooryan Editing was done is handled by Pradeep E Ragav. The filming takes place in beautiful locations–Coimbatore Velliangiri, Udumalaipettai, Singapore and Malaysia. The shoots are scheduled to conclude in April 2025. The title of the project was changed to Love Insurance Corporation to Love Insurance Kompany due to legal complexities surrounding legal issues surrounding the LIC acronym.
In short, Love Insurance Kompany isn’t just another movie. It’s the perfect Diwali ticket to a time-traveling love, funny dialogues and a myriad of Anirudh tracks. With an impressive ensemble, an enthralling direction, and a release date that is festive that is euphoric. As your friend Desi film lover and creator I’m already lining up for the festive movie–hope you’re ready for time-traveling pleasure and film-related masti this October!