Film: 'Eesa'; Cast: Vignesh, Lakshana, M.S. Baskar, Singampuli, Subburaj and Tuticorin Rajendran; Director: Bala Ganesha; Music Director: Rohan; Rating: * and 1/2

Too much salt, little sugar. The film can't be more predictable than this.

A husband deciding to take revenge on those behind the death of his wife forms the crux of 'Eesa'. The only difference between 'Eesa' and other revenge dramas is that debutant director Bala Ganesha has chosen to make the movie in the backdrop of salt pans of Tuticorin.

Ganesha has teamed up with Vignesh, who has yet to taste big success. Despite featuring in more than 30 films, the actor is still waiting for a big hit. In a bid to hit the bull's eye with his performance, Vignesh gives his best shot as the male protagonist in 'Eesa'.

Unfortunately the film is loaded with such violence and gore that it will make audiences squirm in their seats. The first half-hour of the movie is filled with blood and so is the climax.

What deserves a special mention is Vignesh's determination to get his act right, but his efforts are marred by the weak story and screenplay.