What happens when three men with distinctly different qualities and status share the same name? Well, that is the basic plot that gives an alluring lead into the movie.
Simbu, the villain and a cop share the same name. All three get linked up in the plot. The main story begins with a flashback. Seema (Simbu's grandmother) rules the village. Nobody questions her orders; all bow to her superior wisdom. Why does this old woman command such great respect and reverence?
When she was barely ten, Seema had killed five illicit liquor brewers in the village to demonstrate her obedience to her father orders. Thus began her recognition as a born leader, accepted and worshipped by the villagers. Lal is a cop, a terrible, crooked, wicked cop. He comes into the village, ostensibly to spot and stop unlawful activities, but misuses his power and position to harm Sangeetha, a member of Seema's family. But the villagers, devotees of Seema, teach Lal a fitting lesson. Lal takes an oath to extract his revenge; in due course, he burns Seema alive.
This brutal killing affects Simbu. With a quiet will, he vows to pay the malicious inspector back in his own coin. With this plan, he begins by going out of his way to woo and charm Vedhika, daughter of Lal.
Simbu's all-round performance is enthralling. His dance steps in 'Kutti Pisaase' are just mind-blowing. Vedhika is a glamour doll who lights up the frames. Lal has done his role well. Seema's role is refreshing and different.
R.D. Rajasekar's camera is the crowning glory of Kaalai. Each scene is like a poem; the camera has moved with verve and will, maintaining a fine balance between art and mundane values. One song has been shot in Venice. Nila appears in an item number. G.V. Prakash has given fast numbers for Kaalai. 'Guthka Lakhidi' and 'Vanduttaanda Kaalai' are two outstanding songs in the six energetic numbers.
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