Chakkikotha Chankaran

Pradeep is a bank employee and the younger son, who balances family duties with his own desire for happiness. He is driven by loyalty to his parents but becomes entangled in love when he falls for Roshni and decides to marry her secretly. He navigates family pressure, tries to leave home, and ultimately supports the safety and well-being of his loved ones.

Prabhakaran is a talented mridangam player who initially resists arranged marriage but ultimately agrees. His temperament grows harsh toward his wife Shailaja, and he schemes to frame Roshni as a thief, creating tension and conflict within the family. His actions drive much of the film's mischief and escalation.

Shailaja is a capable, karate-trained woman who quietly bears the strain of an arranged marriage. Her unexpected combat skills empower her to defend herself and others when attacked, revealing strength and resolve beneath a gentle exterior. Her dual role as wife and fighter challenges gender norms within the family comedy-drama.

Roshni is Pradeep's secret beloved, whose friendship with Shailaja intersects with family dynamics. The couple's clandestine marriage triggers complications as relatives react to the union, testing trust and loyalty within the household. She embodies youth and romance set against a backdrop of familial expectations.

Raghavan Thampi is the patriarch whose authority and expectations govern the family. His insistence on traditional marriage arrangements creates tension and drives plot points, including the pressure on his sons. He embodies the clash between old-world rules and evolving personal desires.

Subhadra is a mother who pushes her sons toward marriage for grandchildren, enacting the story's central pressure. She embodies maternal concern and the anxieties of maintaining family lineage within cultural expectations. Her actions reflect a blend of care and control characteristic of the setting.

Madhava Menon is Shailaja's father-in-law whose position within the family adds to the social constraints. His role helps set up the domestic politics of the household and underscores the conventions that the younger generation navigates.