What is Labour about?

This Tamil movie is Directed by Sathypathy The film is a 2021 Tamil production.

Labour was directed by Sathyapathy and released in 2021. Sathyapathy is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Labour stars Jeeva Subramaniam alongside Saranya Ravichandran, Muthu kumar, Murugan Arumugam. The film marks a collaboration between Jeeva Subramaniam and director Sathyapathy within Tamil cinema.

Is Labour worth watching?

Labour holds a rating of 8.6/10. The strong community reception makes it a recommended watch for Tamil cinema enthusiasts.

Who composed the music for Labour?

The music for Labour was composed by Nijil Dhinakar. Nijil Dhinakar is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Labour(2021)

8.6/10

Tamil• mins•Updated 5 May 2026

This Tamil movie is Directed by Sathypathy

Director:Sathyapathy

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 2021
Director: Sathyapathy
Language: Tamil
Rating: 8.6/10

Storyline

Labour traces the lives of construction workers in Chennai, documenting their daily economic struggles, systematic discrimination, and constant betrayals by employers and society. The film portrays characters like Pandya who dreams of sending his son to college and Pathrose, a transgender worker aspiring to become a teacher. Through the experiences of laborers including Murugan, the film exposes the grim reality of daily wage workers and their bleak futures. The narrative unfolds the unseen hardships and dreams of those who build the city but remain invisible in its narrative.

“The invisible builders of the city”