Set against the backdrop of a martial arts training school, the plot centres on a man’s obsession for a girl to the point of madness. It’s about how his actions disrupt a love affair and create havoc in the life of the lovers.
Panneerselvam, the villain of the piece, has a role that occupies more space than the protagonist’s. And Kalabhavan Mani tries to essay it in his characteristic comic-villain style. Playing it with subtlety in the earlier part, the actor however takes no time in going overboard with his act. And with the director seemingly having no control over his villain, Mani soon turns into a caricature, and a jarring one at that.
The earlier part has a lot of meant-to-be comic moments set at the ‘Vivono’ training martial arts school, where Kalai is the trainer. Ajay of Akku) with his rugged frame and skill in the fight scenes fits suitably as Kalai. There is about a dozen comic actors like Arthi, Manobala, Kadhal Sukumar and T P Gajendran to lighten up the proceedings. But their antics being of a juvenile kind, its wasted effort. A touching moment is where a physically challenged little boy showcases his skills in martial art. But such moments are rare here.
Kalai, meanwhile, falls for Malar and vice versa. And its against this backdrop that a tournament is held, Kalai expectedly winning every match, where Panneerselvam a government officer (Mani) is the chief guest and sets eyes on Malar. Sampatram introduced first as the villain of the piece, printing counterfeit notes in a printing press owned by Malar’s father, and antagonistic towards Kalai and Malar, however has to give way when Mani takes over the scenario.
The narration takes the suspense-action mode when Malar is kidnapped and her body discovered. But Kalai has his doubts and sets out to discover the truth. The whole antics of Panneerselvam and the reason for his obsession with Malar lacks conviction. A weak script, lackluster narration and insipid performances ensure that the film falls in the to-be-missed-list.