Azhakiya Ravanan

A wealthy man who returns incognito to his native village, having once been a servant to the feudal lord Panicker. He basks in the praise of his sycophants and uses his money to influence people and events. He funds a film to earn respect and win over Anuradha, while his awareness of Sharath’s feelings complicates his plan. His actions drive the central conflict between love, pride, and power.

Daughter of Panicker, she harbors a past with Shankar and becomes entangled with Sharath. She resists Shankar’s marriage proposal, but pressure from her indebted family complicates her choices. She discovers Sharath’s vulnerability and Shankar’s attempts to control the situation, ultimately navigating love, resentment, and loyalty. Her reactions anchor the emotional arc of the story.

Childhood friend of Shankar, a tailor and an aspiring novelist who is financially unsuccessful. He convinces Shankar to produce a film by claiming it will earn him village respect, acting as a catalyst in the plot. Ambujakshan’s schemes and his role as a facilitator expose the theme of ambition versus integrity. He benefits from the film’s production and the social leverage it creates.

The film’s director and Anuradha’s love interest, who becomes a focal point in the love triangle. He is initially drawn into the scheme through Ambujakshan’s plan and Shankar’s money, which strains his relationship with Anuradha. His character embodies artistic ambition and the pressure of romantic loyalty in a money-driven narrative.

The local feudal lord under whom Shankar once served and against whom the town’s social order defines itself. His authority casts a long shadow over the younger generation’s ambitions and romantic entanglements. The dynamic between Shankar and Panicker highlights themes of power, punishment, and forgiveness within a traditional village.