Bama Vijayam

The disciplined patriarch who runs the joint family and enforces rules with a blend of affection and fear. His iron-handed method—like making misbehaving relatives stand on a bench—keeps the household in line, even as his old-fashioned ways clash with the younger generation.

The eldest son and a Hindi professor who oversees the family’s finances and children. He represents a professional, educated strain of the family and becomes entangled in the social pressures triggered by Bama’s arrival.

A high court clerk who embodies the educated middle class. He navigates the family dynamics and becomes involved in the deception surrounding appearances, influenced by his wife Sita’s perspectives.

A medical representative and the third son, married to Rukmini. He helps sustain the family’s image, arranging conveniences like an installment car for leisure and status signaling.

The practical wife of Maheshwaran who orchestrates the diamond necklace ruse to impress Bama. Her schemes reveal a calculating side that tries to keep up appearances at any cost.

Krishnan’s wife, a steady and supportive presence in the household. She participates in managing the family’s image and social visits incited by Bama’s arrival.

Raman’s wife, quick-witted and central to the necklace game and the house’s appearance-driven drama. She uses humor to navigate the deception while staying loyal to the family.

The younger sister of Seetha who stays with the family to study, providing a more innocent perspective to the unfolding farce yet taking part in the social performance.

The popular actress who moves into the neighboring bungalow and becomes the focal point of the family’s social drama. Her presence exposes the pretensions of the household and triggers the ensuing farce.