Aa Naluguru

A principled newspaper editor who donates a portion of his earnings to charity and prioritizes family and society over personal wealth. His moral compass places him at odds with those chasing money, leading to continual clashes and a tragic but hopeful resolution. His death catalyzes a public reckoning with the values he championed.

Raghuram's wife, whose devotion and practical concerns influence the family dynamic. She confronts the consequences of prioritizing money over virtue and comes to recognize her husband's true integrity. Her arc highlights the emotional cost of living within rigid societal expectations.

Raghuram's daughter who secretly plans for a future with Ravi and dreams of moving to the US. Her aspirations reflect a modern, aspirational mindset that tests the family's traditional values. She becomes a focal point for the conflict between money, opportunity, and familial duty.

Raghuram's son who initially aims to join the police but is drawn into the lure of quick gains, mirroring the familial temptation Raghu resists. His arc traces the consequences of choosing wealth over principle and the potential path to reform.

A relentless loan shark who challenges Raghu's ideals, testing whether money can override moral duty. His influence exposes the vulnerability of the honest and his eventual recognition of Raghu's virtue hints at possible reform within the debt system.

The managing director who represents corporate pressure within the media world; he pressures Raghu to publish sensational photos to boost circulation. His actions highlight the tension between profitability and ethical journalism and the moral costs of ambition.

Raghuram's loyal friend who constantly warns him about taking the easy path. His presence embodies conscience and caution, reminding Raghu to stay true to his values even when others profit from moral compromise.

A source of maternal wisdom who grounds Raghu's ideals in family love. Her presence underscores the emotional cost of integrity and the intergenerational ripple effects of moral choices.

Connected to Kotaiah's world, she reveals the domestic dimension of the crisis—family ties, loyalty, and the complexities of love within debt-driven plots.

A figure in Raghu's orbit who is protected by Raghu in a religious conflict, highlighting Raghu's willingness to defend others and risk his own safety for moral reasons.

Represents the broader spectrum of society—the pressures of education, debt, and social expectations that drive individuals toward or away from virtue.