‘Not broken, not shaken… but proud,’ Vignesh Shivan gets emotional over ‘LIK’ response

'Love Insurance Kompany' directed by Vignesh Shivan faced some mixed reviews when the film was released in theatres. Though some viewers liked the movie for its humor, emotion, and visual effects, there were others who anticipated something else from the movie. But, once the movie was released on OTT platforms, many viewers took to social media and started writing good reviews for the movie. Clips and dialogues from the film also started trending online again, with many viewers now saying 'LIK' deserved more appreciation during its theatrical release.Reacting to the response, Vignesh Shivan shared an emotional note on Instagram, thanking audiences for their support. “I came with a dream… not small… not safe… a storm of belief that this story would echo in crores,” he wrote. The director admitted that he expected the film to cross bigger box office numbers. “I imagined applause… I heard it in theatres. I manifested laughter… I heard it in theatres. But still, the benchmark of 100 crores wasn’t touched,” he shared honestly. Despite the mixed results, Vignesh Shivan said he remained proud of the journey. “Here I stand. Not broken. Not shaken. But proud… deeply proud,” he added in his heartfelt message.In the same note, Vignesh Shivan also revealed that the film faced many unseen struggles before its release. “Behind this film were battles no one saw. Sleepless nights. Silent fears. And a thousand hurdles only I could feel,” he wrote. According to the filmmaker, even though the film did not fully match his expectations commercially, he still considers its release a personal victory. He also explained that a major portion of the film’s earnings came after people initially doubted the project. The director’s honest and emotional words quickly received support from fans and netizens.Many fans appreciated Vignesh Shivan for openly speaking about both success and disappointment without hiding his emotions. Social media users praised his honesty and positive attitude towards criticism and learning. “Your long DMs, appreciation, and criticisms too… I am learning and will keep learning,” the director wrote while thanking audiences for their feedback. Supporters of 'LIK' also said the film is slowly finding its audience after the OTT release.