Ashta Chamma

Lavanya’s aunt who pushes back against the idea that love can be reduced to a name or a celebrity. She initially blocks Lavanya’s dreams and later travels to Lakkavaram to assess Rambabu’s worth, eventually uncovering the truth about Ammaji and Amrutha. Her stance shifts from protective skepticism to pragmatic acceptance as family secrets emerge.

An ardent fan whose obsession with the name Mahesh drives her to insist on marrying into a life shaped by fame. She tattoos the name and clings to the idea that a single label can define love. Her feelings evolve as the truth about Rambabu’s identity is revealed, leading to mixed emotions about the man behind the name.

A village head admired as a god-like figure, who seeks relief from the burdens of public adulation by living as Mahesh in Hyderabad. His life is a balancing act between duty to his village and the freedom to enjoy city pleasures. He is ultimately revealed to be adopted, with Amrutha as his birth mother, complicating his sense of belonging and identity.

A village woman captivated by stories of Mahesh, who later falls for Anand’s act of impersonation. Her fascination with the idea of Mahesh and the reality of love clash, testing her judgment and loyalties. She plays a pivotal role in pushing the narrative toward truth and reconciliation.

Caretaker in Lakkavaram who sheltered Rambabu in his youth. Anasuya’s backstory includes a train-side encounter with a baby Rambabu and a long life shaped by caretaking, secrets, and eventual reunion with his origins. She embodies maternal warmth and the complexity of roles people assume in family networks.

Mandira’s best friend and Rambabu’s real birth mother. Her presence and revelation drive the emotional stakes of the film as the search for identity culminates in a family reunion. She embodies the theme of biological vs. chosen family.

Lavanya’s neighbor who helps search for a perfect 'Mahesh' and ends up impersonating Mahesh to advance his and Varalakshmi’s interests. His schemes reveal the fragility of identity when people are willing to bend the truth for affection or social gain.

An old bachelor priest who agrees to change names for money, illustrating the friction between tradition and modern desires. His involvement marks a turning point where ritual performance collides with greed and social ambition.