Ambuli

A stern, wary guardian of the land who masks a painful past with fierce resolve. He guards the fields and Poongavanam’s safety, and his actions are driven by a relentless sense of duty. He reveals that he killed Gugan, mistaking him for Ambuli, a decision born of fear and protective instinct. He bears injuries from the confrontation but stands as the village’s unwavering protector.

A figure whose fate intersects with Ambuli’s terror, his death marks a turning point in the village’s struggle. His loss underscores the danger of misidentification amid fear. Sengodan later confesses to killing him, adding a layer of tragedy to the hunt and highlighting the high cost of protecting others.

Vendhan’s father, a village elder whose fear and anger shape the community’s response to Ambuli. He recounts the long history of tragedy connected to the solar eclipse and Ponni’s choices. He emphasizes the costs of past experiments and the danger of repeating them, pushing the younger characters toward action.

One of two college friends who choose to stay behind for the vacation and set out to uncover the truth. He is curious, brave, and willing to confront danger in the cornfields. His determination drives the investigation as Ambuli’s terror escalates.

Amudhan’s companion and fellow searcher who pairs with him to uncover Ambuli’s origins. He anchors the duo’s courage and serves as a steady ally in the village’s struggle to end the terror. His willingness to face danger helps mobilize the group against the creature.

Amudhan’s girlfriend who remains in the nearby village during the events. She joins the effort to end Ambuli and faces the fear riding alongside the others. Her loyalty to Amudhan and the village’s safety motivates her decisions.

The pregnant woman whose decision to spare Ambuli sets the long tragedy in motion. Her choice and eventual death contribute to Ambuli’s emergence and the creature’s continued haunting of the land.

A fellow college figure whose presence is acknowledged and honored at the end alongside Sengodan and the others. He participates in confronting the threat and supporting the effort to end Ambuli’s terror.

An ally who joins the plan to subdue Ambuli, representing community support and resourcefulness in the village’s fight against the creature. He helps coordinate the pursuit and stands with the protagonists through the dangerous night.

An ape-like creature born from a long-buried secret project, whose presence haunts the fields. It is vulnerable to sunlight due to the eclipse-linked mutations and is subdued by tranquilizers in the climactic confrontation, though the ending hints the threat may return.