The numbers are in, and they tell a bittersweet story. Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), the Tamil sci-fi comedy directed by Vignesh Sivan and starring Pradeep Ranganathan alongside Krithi Shetty and SJ Suryah, has crossed the Rs 39 crore gross mark at the Indian box office in 10 days. While the milestone sounds decent on paper, the film’s trajectory raises some real concerns about its long-term run.
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The Weekend That Wasn’t Enough
LIK added Rs 4.25 crore over its second weekend, with Sunday alone contributing around Rs 1.65 crore. The lack of meaningful growth on the second weekend — a critical recovery window for any theatrical release — signals that the film has likely peaked. It is now widely being classified as a flop, having closed Week 1 at Rs 35 crore. For more context on how Tamil cinema box office trends work, the second weekend trajectory is often the clearest indicator of a film’s final fate.
LIK Day-by-Day Box Office Breakdown
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs 7.75 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs 9.50 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs 8.00 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs 3.00 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs 3.75 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs 1.50 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs 1.25 crore |
| Day 8 | Rs 1.00 crore |
| Day 9 | Rs 1.60 crore |
| Day 10 | Rs 1.65 crore (est.) |
| Total | Rs 39.00 crore |
Territory-wise Performance
| Region | Gross |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Rs 26.50 crore |
| AP/Telangana | Rs 8.00 crore |
| Karnataka | Rs 3.75 crore |
| Rest of India | Rs 0.75 crore |
| Total India | Rs 39.00 crore |
Tamil Nadu remains the film’s strongest territory, contributing nearly 68% of the total gross. The Telugu states have performed surprisingly well, but the film has barely made a dent elsewhere.
What’s Next?
LIK is expected to cross the Rs 40 crore mark imminently, and a stretch run could push it to Rs 45–50 crore. However, that still makes it the lowest-grossing film in Pradeep Ranganathan’s filmography — a tough pill for fans of the Love Today star to swallow.
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FAQs
Q: Is Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) a hit or a flop at the box office?
LIK is considered a flop, as it closed its first week at Rs 35 crore with little second-weekend recovery — falling short of expectations for Pradeep Ranganathan.
Q: What is the total box office collection of LIK after 10 days?
LIK has grossed Rs 39 crore at the Indian box office in 10 days, with Tamil Nadu leading at Rs 26.50 crore.
