Chanthupottu

Raised as a girl by his grandmother, Radha navigates a village that views him as effeminate while staying true to his love of singing and dance. His bond with Malu deepens into romance, even as Kumaran’s threats escalate. After a brutal attack, Radha is rescued by Freddy and starts a new life that challenges traditional expectations. He ultimately embraces fatherhood and a fisherman's life, balancing identity, family, and community pressures.

Radha’s close friend who becomes the spark of his early feelings and later his partner. Her pregnancy and the danger from Kumaran heighten the stakes, making her a central figure in Radha’s quest for safety and family. She embodies courage amid social scrutiny and uncertainty about the couple’s future. Malu’s strength helps shape the path they choose together.

A local moneylender with abusive power, he harasses Radha for his feminine ways and embodies patriarchal control. Kumaran’s aggression triggers a brutal confrontation that culminates in Radha’s escape and the burning of his family home. His continued threats loom over Malu and Radha, highlighting the clash between wealth, authority, and vulnerable individuals.

A restaurant owner living on a distant shore who rescues Radha and brings him into his family. Freddy offers protection and a sense of belonging, expanding Radha’s world beyond the village. He faces his own past and threats, notably from Cleetus, but remains a stable, caring presence in Radha’s life.

Freddy’s sister who becomes part of Radha’s new world. She experiences danger when Cleetus attacks, prompting Radha to defend her. Rosie embodies loyalty and resilience within the found family that forms around Radha and Malu. Her presence anchors the emotional core of the household in Freddy’s care.

Radha’s fisherman father who returns from jail with a rigid view of his son’s behavior. His stance symbolizes traditional expectations and the friction between fatherly authority and Radha’s identity. The dynamic between Divakaran and Radha highlights the generational and cultural pressures within the fishing community.

The village astrologer who collaborates with Kumaran, representing superstition and conventional social order. Aashan’s presence points to the influence of tradition in guiding decisions and conflict. His role aligns with the power structures that Radha and Malu must navigate.