Aranmanai

Ayyanar leads a small band to cleanse the palace and uncover who wants to sell it. He is practical, protective, and wary of threats, whether supernatural or financial. His sense of duty keeps the group focused amid escalating danger.

Madhavi is perceptive and brave, sensing when something is wrong even before others. She becomes the focal point of the possession conflict as Selvi seeks refuge in her body. Her resilience and evolving vulnerability drive the emotional core of the story.

Selvi is a mysterious girl whose presence is tied to a goddess and a buried past. Her apparent mischief masks a deeper hunger for connection and release from confinement. Her actions push Madhavi and Murali toward a dangerous, fated confrontation.

Murali is the love interest whose fate becomes entwined with Selvi’s possession. He is compassionate but ultimately powerless to control the forces surrounding him and the palace. His bond with Madhavi becomes a pivotal point of the ritual.

Ravi is Madhavi’s elder brother who documents the supernatural events and seeks a rational explanation. He orchestrates plans to protect his sister and pushes toward the river ritual to separate Selvi from Madhavi.

Maya helps the investigation and supports Ravi, developing a bond that grounds the group amid chaos. Her practical courage complements the attempts to capture and understand the haunting.

Kesavan returns with his family to push the sale of the palace, embodying familial duty and greed. His involvement reveals the fragility of loyalty when money is at stake.

Eshwari is the matriarch who joins the family with a stake in the palace’s future. She embodies a blend of care for kin and willingness to leverage the situation for financial gain.

Paalswamy infiltrates the palace dressed as a cook to uncover his potential claim as an heir. His comic timing lightens the tension while his scheming adds an unpredictable layer to the plot.

Muliankannan is the son of Kesavan and Eshwari, whose presence ties generations together and fuels the underlying motive to preserve or take control of the property.

Ramya reveals Selvi’s backstory and ties to the village's temple history, offering crucial context for the haunting and the plan to separate the spirit from Madhavi.