Laabam is a political thriller film. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles, with Jagapathi Babu playing the antagonist. A corporate leader devising plans to supply the company’s products across rural areas in the country. The manufacturing unit causes clashes between the company and the village residents. The title of the movie (which translates to ‘profit’) suggests that the film will delve into the ‘socialism versus capitalism’ debate.