# LIK Box Office: Pradeep Ranganathan’s Sci-Fi Comedy Crosses Rs 39 Crore in 10 Days — But Is It Enough?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/lik-box-office-pradeep-ranganathans-sci-fi/  
Published: 2026-04-20  
Updated: 2026-04-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

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.

## 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_cinema) box office trends work, the second weekend trajectory is often the clearest indicator of a film’s final fate.

![LIK](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Likskkjjh-1024x576.webp)

## 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** |

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## 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.

Want to stay updated on Tamil film box office trends? Check out [more South cinema coverage on Technosports](https://www.technosports.co.in) for the latest updates.

## 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.