The success meet of Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) turned into a moment of surprise when SJ Suryah made a candid revelation about a missed opportunity. While praising director Vignesh Shivan and co-star Pradeep Ranganathan, the actor disclosed that he had turned down a role in the 2024 Tamil film Lubber Pandhu. The revelation has sparked interest among fans, especially given the film’s massive success and critical acclaim. During the thanksgiving event of Love Insurance Kompany, SJ Suryah openly shared that he had rejected a role in Lubber Pandhu. Known for his frankness, the actor admitted that he has always been straightforward in his decisions, even if it means talking about missed films. He also recalled initially turning down Pradeep Ranganathan when the latter approached him earlier in his career, talking about how both their journeys have evolved over time. SJ Suryah Was To Play Dinesh's Role In Lubber Pandhu At the same event, SJ Suryah heaped praise on director Vignesh Shivan, calling him a caring and passionate filmmaker. He shared an moment about receiving a call from the director after the film’s release, urging him to visit a theatre and engage with audiences enjoying the 'Mayilirage' song moment. He also appreciated the director’s vision, stating that while many can attempt futuristic films, the way LIK was executed made it stand out. Suryah further lauded music composer Anirudh Ravichander for delivering memorable tracks, and praised Krithi Shetty for her screen presence, saying that a beautiful song needs a beautiful face. While S J Suryah did not specify which role he was offered, his revelation has led to speculation that he might have been considered for a key character, possibly the role played by Dinesh. Lubber Pandhu, directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, went on to become a major commercial success, grossing over Rs 40 crore and earning widespread acclaim. The film starred Harish Kalyan, Dinesh, Swasika, and Sanjana. Its realistic portrayal of street cricket and socially relevant topics, including caste, made it one of the most celebrated Tamil films of 2024. The film was not just a box office hit but also a critical darling. It achieved over 600 percent returns, making it one of the most profitable ventures of the year. Despite missing out on Lubber Pandhu, S J Suryah has been receiving strong appreciation for his role in Love Insurance Kompany. Many viewers have called him and Pradeep Ranganathan the standout performers of the film. Directed by Vignesh Shivan, Love Insurance Kompany opened to mixed reviews but has managed a steady run at the box office. By Day 5, the film collected Rs 4.15 crore, taking its India gross to Rs 34.27 crore and total collections to Rs 29.65 crore. Overseas, it added Rs 0.60 crore, pushing the worldwide total to Rs 44.87 crore. Raisa Nasreen loves everything from the world of entertainment and shudders at the thought of horror films. Reading about film trivia and sourcing new... View More