Vignesh Shivan jokes he “can’t afford” Nayanthara at LIK event
Updated On: 08 April, 2026 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
At the LIK pre-release event, Vignesh Shivan joked that he “can’t afford” to invite Nayanthara on stage. The moment turned emotional when the actor surprised him with a rare appearance, leaving him visibly moved

Vignesh and Nayanthara
The pre-release event for Vignesh Shivan’s upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) was held in Chennai on Tuesday evening. The event was a much-awaited moment for fans, as Nayanthara, who rarely attends events, was supposed to join. The director joked that he “can’t afford” to invite her on stage. Given how rarely the actor attends film events, he got emotional when she surprised him.
Vignesh Shivan reveals he can’t afford Nayanthara
While addressing the audience, Vignesh revealed that Nayanthara was present backstage, supporting him quietly. He then added a witty remark that caught everyone’s attention. “As a wife and producer… I can’t afford to invite actress Nayanthara to an audio launch.”

