Charithram

Owner of a Kerala financing company, Philipose is pragmatic, protective, and deeply affected by his brother's fate. He struggles with trust, clinging to tests and rational explanations even as his heart doubts what his mind accepts. His sense of duty to family and reputation drives him to reveal the truth, even at great personal cost.

Philipose's wife, she bridges the personal and emotional consequences of the family tragedy. She offers sympathy and resilience, moving on from the shock as the truth unfolds. Her presence highlights the impact of the events on the immediate family and emotional core of the story.

Philipose's younger brother who spirals into drugs and crime, betraying trust and triggering the sequence of events. His supposed return fuels suspicion and a web of tests, while his actual fate underpins the drama of guilt and identity. His character catalyzes the moral conflict at the story's center.

Cherian is the police officer and a present friend who believes in Raju's return, driving the investigative path. He uses logic and kinship to challenge Philipose and to navigate the complexities of truth and law. His persistence helps peel back the layers of deception.

A lawyer and common friend who aids in assessing the situation and proposing a course of action to Cherian. He represents rationality and legal perspective in the face of conflicting narratives. His involvement adds a layer of procedural tension to the unfolding drama.

Cherian's daughter who believes in Raju's return and enters into a relationship with him. Her resolve shapes the social stakes of the story and adds emotional complexity to the loyalty tests among family and friends. Her choices highlight the human costs of the central mystery.

Chennai police officer who investigates the case and ultimately helps uncover the truth about Raju's death and Philipose's role. He represents law and justice that operate beyond personal loyalties. His involvement is pivotal to the final reveal.

A lookalike hired to impersonate Raju to prove Philipose's guilt. His presence reveals the extent to which deception was necessary to sustain a false narrative. He becomes a crucial instrument in the moral reversal of the plot.