His previous films, Pariyerum Perumal (2018) and Karnan (2021), also dealt with caste discrimination and violence and were hailed as powerful social dramas.
According to Iran Human Rights (IHR), there were reportedly 17 fatalities on Wednesday night; however, by Thursday, an NGO with offices in Oslo reported that there had been 31 deaths.
On the day of event, May 22-23, 2018, the police were reported that based on orders issued by three deputy tasildars, which ended with the killing of 12 people on May 22 and another one on May 23.
Singh has asserted that the scheme won't be taken back and also urged the protesters to submit an undertaking that they didn't take part in any form of protest.
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi tweeted, "Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist Deep Sidhu."
The women had held protests against the food poisoning suffered by over 250 colleagues after eating food that was served at a company's hostel last week.
The workers have occupied the Chennai-Bengaluru highway and the incessant agitation has caused major traffic disruption with vehicles on both sides of the road were being chained for several kilometres.
The government has also passed the Farm laws repeal bill in the ongoing session of the Parliament and Prime Minister Modi had earlier appealed to the peasants to withdraw their protests.