Laabam 2021

Overview

Laabam is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed and co-written by S. P. Jananathan. The production features a cast that includes Vijay Sethupathi, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Dhansika, and Kalaiyarasan in pivotal roles. The technical crew includes cinematographer Ramji and music composer D. Imman. The film has a runtime of two hours and twenty-four minutes and was released in India on September 9, 2021. The plot follows the president of a farmers' association who attempts to establish a community farming initiative. He faces opposition from a powerful individual who intends to destroy these plans to clear the land for a bio-diesel project. The narrative explores themes including the economy, the pricing mafia surrounding agricultural crops, the depletion of natural resources, and labor exploitation. While the film addresses these complex societal issues, critical reception noted challenges regarding the screenplay and editing. The title of the film translates to Profit in English.