India, Oct. 7 -- Pradeep Ranganathan was all set to turn Diwali into a double bonanza with his two releases, but the makers have now realized that this was not a viable route to take. LIK (Love Insurance Kompany) and Dude were set to release in October during the Diwali window, but now the makers have LIK have decided to step back and postpone the release. The release of Dude remains unchanged. (Also read: LIK First Punch: Pradeep Ranganathan returns with a love story set in 2040. Can you spot shoutouts to Yash, Rajinikanth?)

In an official statement released on their X account, the makers of LIK wrote, "Like two trains on the same track, a head-on collision helps no one. With genuine concern for our beloved hero Pradeep Ranganathan and ...