Lullaby to the mother) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by K. R.

[citation needed] Rich industrialist Rajasekar is a loving husband to Dhanam and father to three children.

Their middle child is the unambitious Kannan who couldn't succeed academically and is now working as a labourer in his father's factory.

Pakkiri, a fellow worker at the factory who's looking to stir up trouble, senses Kannan's desperation and convinces him to join the union.

Padmavathi grows closer to Kannan and Chellakili as Rajasekar continues to take a strict stand with his son.

A family tragedy brings matters to a head, forcing Rajasekar to re-evaluate his priorities.