India, April 8 -- The pre-release event for Vignesh Shivan's upcoming Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty and SJ Suryah-starrer Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) was held in Chennai on Tuesday evening. Even as many waited for his wife, actor Nayanthara, to join him on stage, the director remarked that he couldn't 'afford' her. Given how rarely the actor attends film events, he got emotional when she joined him on stage.

After Vignesh's speech at the pre-release event for LIK, he remarked that his wife, Nayanthara, was backstage supporting him. He said, "As a wife and producer.I can't afford to invite actress Nayanthara to an audio launch," while laughing and remarking that he's not sure she'll join him on stage.

When the anchor remarked, "Sir...