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Meet the 6 directors helming Pradeep Ranganathan’s next with Mamitha Baiju, Ashwath Marimuthu

Meet the 6 directors helming Pradeep Ranganathan’s next with Mamitha Baiju, Ashwath Marimuthu

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Tamil actor-filmmaker Pradeep Ranganathan has reunited with Mamitha Baiju after Dude and Ashwath Marimuthu after Dragon. The trio will star together in a new film written and produced by him, but directed not by one or two, but by six filmmakers that Pradeep calls ‘The Alpha Unit’ in his announcement video. Sai Abhyankkar will compose the music. Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju and Ashwath Marimuthu in stills from the announcement. Pradeep Ranganathan’s next announced On Monday, Pradeep posted an announcement video which didn’t just announce his next but also his production house, PR Show. The film titled PRS01 will see him star alongside Mamitha and Ashwath in lead roles. Apart from them, the film also introduces debut actor Anamika Mahi and stars Swasika and Telugu actor Sivaji in key roles. The 2-minute-long video begins with Mamitha wiping blood off a blade before she throws it at Ashwath, who catches it with a smile. It then introduces us to Anamika, Swastika and Sivaji smoking a pipe. The video also introduces ‘The Alpha Unit’, made up of six …

Pradeep Ranganathan launches production house PR Show: 6 directors to helm one film | Tamil News

Pradeep Ranganathan launches production house PR Show: 6 directors to helm one film | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadJul 6, 2026 03:59 PM IST Actor-filmmaker Pradeep Ranganathan has added another role to a resume that already covers writer, director, actor and lyricist. On Monday, he announced his first film as producer, launching his own banner, PR Show, with a project tentatively called PRS1, and the announcement came with a twist nobody saw coming. The film will be written and directed not by one filmmaker but by six. The directing collective, named The Alpha Unit, is made up of six of Pradeep’s former assistant directors: Vishal TR, Yash V, Naren Saoda, Chanakkiyan R, Dhanush Kumar and Ilamparithi. We have had writer duos and director pairs in Indian cinema, but six filmmakers jointly developing a screenplay and directing a film together is being described as a first of its kind experiment. The story, meanwhile, comes from Pradeep himself. Announcing the project on his social media handles, Pradeep Ranganathan wrote, “‘PR Show’ it is. #PRS1 #PRNEXTWAVE. Written & Directed by The Alpha Unit. Banner: @prshowofficial. Story and Produced by: @pradeeponelife. A @SaiAbhyankkar Musical.” Also …

Vignesh Shivan addresses LIK breaking Pradeep Ranganathan’s ₹100 crore streak; admits being sad with box office result

Vignesh Shivan addresses LIK breaking Pradeep Ranganathan’s ₹100 crore streak; admits being sad with box office result

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Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan’s Love Insurance Kompany was released in theatres on April 10 to mixed reviews. The film’s box office performance broke lead actor Pradeep Ranganathan’s ₹100 crore streak with Love Today (2022), Dragon (2025) and Dude (2025), collecting less than ₹70 crore. As the film was released on Prime Video on May 6, Vignesh admitted that LIK’s box-office performance made him sad. Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in a still from Vignesh Shivan’s Love Insurance Kompany. Vignesh Shivan addresses LIK’s box office performance Vignesh wrote on a long note on Instagram that he had a dream with LIK that was not small nor safe. He believed the story would ‘echo in crores’ and ‘shake the walls of cinema’. “I imagined applause… I saw it in the theatres, I manifested laughter – I heard it in the theatres, But still the benchmark of 100 crores wasn’t touched! I was imagining double of that to be honest,” he wrote. The filmmaker admits that somehow the film didn’t land as intended, adding, “Even though am a little …

6 Tamil, Telugu and Kannada Films to Watch on OTT This Week: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur’s Dacoit to LIK, Oh Butterfly

6 Tamil, Telugu and Kannada Films to Watch on OTT This Week: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur’s Dacoit to LIK, Oh Butterfly

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Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films are all set to hit streaming platforms soon, making it the perfect time for audiences to enjoy new releases. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of films to check out. 6 Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films to watch on OTT 1. Dacoit: A Love Story Cast: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan, Kamakshi Bhaskarla Director: Shaneil Deo Genre: Action Romantic Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 32 minutes Language: Telugu Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Streaming Date: May 8, 2026 Dacoit: A Love Story follows Haridas, aka Hari, a convict seeking vengeance against his former lover, Saraswati, whom he believes betrayed him. After a prison break, their paths cross, leading to a complex, emotionally charged story involving a series of daring, high-stakes robberies and shared past trauma. 2. Oh Butterfly Cast: Nivedhithaa Sathish, Ciby Bhuvana Chandran, Nassar, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Geetha Kailasam Director: Vijay Ranganathan Genre: Psychological Romantic Thriller Runtime: 2 hours and 12 minutes Language: Tamil Where to …

5 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Insurance Kompany to Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit, Vaazha 2

5 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Insurance Kompany to Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit, Vaazha 2

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South Indian cinema has lined up several interesting titles to watch on OTT this week. If you’re wondering whether there’s a new movie to stream online, here’s a list of releases you shouldn’t miss. 5 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week 1. Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) Cast: Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty, SJ Suryah, Yogi Babu, Seeman, Gouri G Kishan, Shah Ra, Malavika, Sunil Reddy Director: Vignesh Shivan Genre: Sci-fi Romantic Comedy Runtime: 2 hours and 37 minutes Language: Tamil Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Streaming Date: May 6, 2026 Set in the year 2040, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) follows the story of Vasu, also known as Vibe Vassey, who hails from a village called Pasume Ulagam (Organic World), where people live without technology, unlike those in other cities. While working as the voice of an advanced romance-finder app, he becomes part of a system that ensures love is determined through algorithms, making it more about numbers and technology than emotions. Amid this journey, Vasu falls in love with Dheema, even though the app …

Love Insurance Kompany OTT release announced, but Pradeep Ranganathan fans think it’s worth skipping. Know details

Love Insurance Kompany OTT release announced, but Pradeep Ranganathan fans think it’s worth skipping. Know details

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Love Insurance Kompany OTT release: Vignesh Shivan’s sci-fi romantic comedy Love Insurance Kompany is gearing up for a digital release after its theatrical release on April 10. The film starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty and SJ Suryah-starrer received lukewarm reviews upon release. Know when and where to watch it. Love Insurance Kompany OTT release: Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in a still from the film. When and where to watch Love Insurance Kompany Love Insurance Kompany will be released on Prime Video on May 6, 26 days after its theatrical release. Prime Video announced on social media by releasing a new poster and writing, “when it’s old school vs modern rules, of course there’s a high premium (side eye emoji) #LoveInsuranceKompanyOnPrime, May 6.” It will be released in all South Indian languages and Hindi. During its theatrical run, Love Insurance Kompany collected ₹60.23 crore worldwide. The film is Pradeep’s lowest grosser. For context, his first film as an actor, which he also directed, Love Today (2022), grossed ₹83.55 crore worldwide. His next films, Dragon (2025) …

Love Insurance Kompany OTT Release: When and where to watch Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty’s sci-fi rom com online

Love Insurance Kompany OTT Release: When and where to watch Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty’s sci-fi rom com online

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Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) was released in theaters on April 10, 2026. Directed by Vignesh Shivan, the sci-fi romantic comedy stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles and is now set to make its OTT debut. Here are the details. When and where to watch Love Insurance Kompany Love Insurance Kompany is slated to release on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video and will begin streaming from May 6, 2026. Sharing the update, the platform wrote, “When it’s old school vs modern rules, of course there’s a high premium.” Here’s the post: Official trailer and plot of Love Insurance Kompany Set in the year 2040, Love Insurance Kompany (aka LIK) follows the story of Vasu, also known as Vibe Vassey, who hails from a village called Pasume Ulagam (“Organic World”), where people live without technology, unlike those in other cities. While working as the voice of an advanced romance-finder app, he becomes part of a system that ensures love is determined through algorithms, making it more about numbers and technology than emotions. …

‘LIC demanded Rs 112 crore’: Vignesh Shivan reveals he had to change LIK’s title after insurance company sent legal notice | Tamil News

‘LIC demanded Rs 112 crore’: Vignesh Shivan reveals he had to change LIK’s title after insurance company sent legal notice | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 15, 2026 08:21 PM IST When Vignesh Shivan started making Love Insurance Kompany, he had another title in mind, and he even launched the film under that name. But soon after, he got a legal notice, and everything changed. The notice he got was from Life Insurance Corporation, which demanded Rs 112 crore if Vignesh Shivan retained his original title. Speaking about the title change in a recent interview with Post-cut clarity, Vignesh Shivan said the demand left him with no choice. “We initially titled it LIC, Love Insurance Company, but LIC demanded Rs 112 crore to use the name. I obviously didn’t have that kind of money, so we came up with backup options like LIP, LIT, LIK, and LIF.” Among the options, according to Vignesh, LIK won. The C became a K, Corporation became Kompany, and the film found its new identity. SJ Suryah, who plays the man behind the fictional LIK app in the film, was present at the interview and backed Shivan’s account of how the name came …

Why Anirudh’s Decade-Old Heartbreak Anthem Finally Made It to the Big Screen in 2026 with Love Insurance Kompany

Why Anirudh’s Decade-Old Heartbreak Anthem Finally Made It to the Big Screen in 2026 with Love Insurance Kompany

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4 min readHyderabadApr 13, 2026 06:43 PM IST Some songs take a winding road to reach an audience. “Enakenna Yaarum Illaye” took ten years. The Tamil track was produced by Deepan Boopathy in 2014 as part of the album Aakko, a project tied to a Tamil film that ultimately never made it to theatres. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander and written by Vignesh Shivan, the song was built around themes of heartbreak and longing. It was a quiet, aching number that stood apart from the high energy, rhythm-driven music Anirudh was rapidly becoming known for in Tamil cinema at the time. To understand why the song’s reappearance matters, it helps to know where Anirudh was in 2015. He had burst onto the Tamil film music scene in 2012 with 3, composed when he was just 21 years old, and had quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young composers in the industry. “Enakenna Yaarum Illaye” came during that early, defining phase of his career, which is part of why it carries such weight for …

Love Insurance Kompany box office collection day 2: Pradeep Ranganathan film shows no growth, lags behind Dude, Dragon

Love Insurance Kompany box office collection day 2: Pradeep Ranganathan film shows no growth, lags behind Dude, Dragon

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Love Insurance Kompany box office collection day 2: The science fiction romantic comedy, written and directed by Vignesh Shivan and starring Pradeep Ranganathan has failed to see an increase in its collections after a sub-par opening. The film has managed to out-earn Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit, released on the same day, but is not picking up pace as expected. Love Insurance Kompany box office collection day 2: Pradeep Ranganathan’s still from the movie. Love Insurance Kompany box office performance According to the trade tracking site, Sacnilk, Love Insurance Kompany collected ₹7.05 crore on day 1 of its release. On the second day and first Saturday, the film didn’t show much improvement and collected ₹7.70 crore. With this, the film’s total domestic collection now stands at ₹14.75 crore net. Love Insurance Kompany is faring better than Pradeep’s first film Love Today, which earned just over ₹7 crore in its first two days. However, it is now lagging behind his other two hits – Dude ( ₹20 crore), and Dragon ( ₹17 crore). Both those films saw a …