Butterflies

An amateur race car driver who leads a carefree, high-spirited life with his family and friends. His reckless charm lands him in trouble with local goons and the police, setting off the central misadventure. As events unfold, he faces responsibility, love, and the possibility of mercy rather than vengeance.

A retired military colonel whose daughter Anju’s fate haunts him. He killed her rapists in retaliation and paid a heavy price, facing a death sentence that is later commuted to life imprisonment. His grief and rigid sense of justice drive the film’s moral tensions.

Anju is Devan Nambiar’s daughter, and Manju is her twin sister whose backstory reveals a horrific tragedy. Anju’s presence and identity become pivotal as Prince and others uncover the truth, influencing love, fear, and forgiveness. The revelations shape the emotional and ethical choices of the characters.

A relative of Vettikkal Sadashivan who schemes to kidnap a girl so he and his partner can elope. His actions trigger the comedy of errors that spirals into a serious crisis for the protagonists. He embodies impulsive, misguided plans that affect many lives.

Prince’s friend who introduces Pavithran into the kidnapping scheme and shares in the mischief. His loyalties are tested as the plot escalates, illustrating the tension between friendship and responsibility. He remains a catalyst for much of the film’s chaos.

The news reporter who uncovers Anju’s true identity and collaborates with Maya to reveal the truth. His reporting sets in motion the mercy petition and the eventual shift in the narrative’s moral focus. He plays a pivotal role in connecting personal tragedy to public justice.

The wife of Das, who is involved in the investigation and the revelation surrounding Anju’s past. She contributes to the film’s dramatic unraveling and the pursuit of the truth.

Prince’s industrialist father who disapproves of his son’s lifestyle and seeks a suitable alliance, representing the weight of family expectations and social propriety. His stance contrasts with Prince’s free-spirited approach and influences the family’s reaction to the crisis.

Prince’s mother, a key family figure whose reactions and decisions reflect the tension between traditional expectations and personal happiness. Her stance contributes to the familial strain as the situation with Anju develops.