The makers of Vignesh Shivan’s Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) have announced that the release of the film has been postponed. Originally scheduled to hit theaters on October 17, 2025, the film will now be released on December 18, 2025.
The decision comes to avoid a clash with another Pradeep Ranganathan starrer, Dude, which is scheduled to release on October 17. The two films starring the popular actor were initially scheduled to be released back-to-back, sparking concerns about a box office conflict.
Why was Love Insurance Kompany postponed?
Taking to social media, the official distributors, Seven Screen Studio, explained the reason for the postponement. “Like two trains on the same track, a head-on collision helps no one. With genuine concern for our beloved hero Pradeep Ranganathan and respect for the efforts behind both films, we have carefully decided to postpone the release of LIK to December 18, 2025,” the statement read.
Despite coordination efforts with Mythri Movies, the makers of Dude, the studios were unable to reach an agreement on release dates. “Despite our best efforts in coordinating with Mythri Movies, we could not find common ground and we believe it is wiser to let both films shine without overlapping. We sincerely wish Pradeep Ranganathan and the entire Dude team a happy Diwali and great success at the box office!” added Seven Screen Studio.
Here’s what fans can expect from the back-to-back releases
Pradeep Ranganathan fans are in for a treat as both films are expected to release within two months, giving audiences a double dose of the actor on the big screen. While Dude, written and directed by Keerthiswaran, stars Sai Abhyankkar, Mamitha Baiju, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon and Rohini, Love Insurance Kompany stars Kirthi Shetty and SJ Suryah alongside Pradeep Ranganathan.
Dude marks the directorial debut of Keerthiswaran and is produced by Mythri Movie Makers, according to Cinema Express. On the other hand, Love Insurance Kompany is directed by Vignesh Shivan and produced by Seven Screen Studio. Both films are highly anticipated, with fans eagerly awaiting their theatrical release.
The official announcement confirms that Love Insurance Kompany will now be released on December 18, 2025, giving Dude ample time to complete its theatrical run. This move ensures that both films receive maximum attention and box office potential without overlapping.
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