Laabam
The president of a farmers' association wants to set up a community farming initiative and takes on a big shot, who wants to destroy his plans so that he can start a bio-diesel project on the land.
Directed by S. P. Jananathan · Drama · Action · 144 min · 2021
Director
S. P. Jananathan
Studio
Vijay Sethupathhi Productions / 7Cs Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Release
2021-09-09
Runtime
144 min
Genres
Drama, Action
Full Plot
Pakkiri returns home after exile and challenges the greedy village leader Vanagamudi, gaining support from locals to become president. He implements innovative agricultural methods, sparking a transformation in the village. With the help of Clara, Pakkiri outsmarts local goons and emerges victorious.
Cast & Characters
Vanagamudi
Jagapati Babu
Sai Dhanshika
Vanangamudi's assistant
Dhansika
Pakkiri's friend
Nitish Veera
Pakkiri's friend
Jai Varman
Selvaraj
Prithvi Rajan
Did You Know?
Vijay Sethupathi appears in 52 films in our catalog, including Sundarapandian, Kavan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film is directed by S.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
M Suganth of The Times of India wrote, "The film's narrative is quite fractured.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Laabam holds 3.0/10 on TMDb (4 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (3.0/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laabam good? What are critics saying?+
Laabam holds 3.0/10 on TMDb (4 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Laabam?+
Laabam has a runtime of 144 min.
Who directed Laabam?+
Laabam was directed by S. P. Jananathan.
Where can I watch Laabam?+
Laabam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics. Some reviewers found the narrative to be disjointed and lacking in coherence, while others felt that the film's style was more akin to a TV show than a traditional movie. The overall response suggests a lack of consensus among critics regarding the film's execution.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
