Beware of Dogs

Patriarch of the crowded household, Thulsiandan Pillai is a gentle, watchful presence who tries to keep peace while managing a home full of stories. He navigates neighborly drama with patience, balancing care for his family with the expectations of friends who depend on him. His leadership is tested as external forces drift into the fold and the domestic balance shifts.

Radhika is the steady center of the home, Thulsi’s wife whose quiet resilience underpins the family. She observes the shifting dynamics with calm, offering support even as tensions rise. Her presence embodies the stability that the group relies on, even when generosity becomes complicated.

Meera is Thulsi’s daughter, a student who studies at the nearby General Engineering college. She represents the next generation, navigating a world where family ties and personal ambitions intersect. Her perspective anchors the domestic sphere amid the group’s evolving pressures.

Dominic has tempting opportunities in the United States but is entangled in a tense relationship with his girlfriend Tina. He dodges calls by claiming to be in meetings, while navigating a shared space with an imperfect support system. His choices reveal the tension between personal advancement and staying loyal to a volatile circle.

Oomen, a waiter, dreams of a bigger life and is the first to consider moving to Pondicherry. His relocation unsettles the domestic balance and accelerates the group’s exposure to outside opportunities and risks. His presence marks a turning point as plans shift and loyalties are tested.

Gautam is a bar musician who struggles with pay and loses his guitar after a dispute. His artistic frustrations collide with practical pressures, pushing him to seek help from Omanakuttan. His heartbreak over the instrument underscores the fragility of dreams when money and power enter the picture.

Omanakuttan is a wealthy, influential friend whose generosity soon reveals a heavier, coercive side. He moves in and disrupts the fragile balance Thulsi had tried to maintain, becoming a test of loyalty and limits within the group. His presence highlights how wealth can distort relationships and expectations.

Sunny is a perfume-obsessed man who uses fragrance knowledge to charm people, often with reckless flair. He serves as part of the imperfect support system, adding humor and risk to the dynamics while exposing how charisma can mask deeper insecurities. His actions illustrate how charm can both help and complicate relationships.

Baptist represents a shadowy force within the neighborhood—the debt and power network that others fear. The very idea of 'Baptist money' signals how money can backstop or threaten friendships, making him a dark mirror to the others’ ambitions. His presence looms as a reminder that power can reside in quiet, unseen channels.