Coolie

A powerful smuggler who runs a tightly organized operation trafficking gold and luxury watches from the Visakhapatnam harbour, with Dayalan as his loyal lieutenant. He expands his reach to Chennai and beyond, orchestrating violence to protect his interests. His ascent is shadowed by a history with Xavier and Kakkar, fueling a ruthless war against Deva.

Simon’s brutal and capable lieutenant who orchestrates key crimes and double-crosses. He kills undercover officers and uses manipulation to maintain control over the gang. His schemes unravel as Deva closes in, culminating in his capture and burial alive.

Simon’s son who rejects the family criminal enterprise and chooses to serve as a customs officer, setting up a direct conflict with his father’s world. His decision creates a personal strand within the larger battle between the syndicate and the authorities.

A stern boarding house owner in Chennai who bears the weight of a recent funeral and a hidden past as a Kerala police constable and coolie union leader. He becomes the moral center of the story, using his history to confront the syndicate and protect his daughters.

Deva’s daughter who navigates danger while coming to terms with her father’s concealed past. She becomes a focal point in the struggle, and her fate intertwines with the strategic moves of both Deva and the antagonists.

The elder partner in the original labor exploitation network and the father of Simon, connected to Xavier through a legacy of oppression and resistance. His presence frames the historical roots of the modern conflict and the persistence of the syndicate’s influence.

Dayal’s wife who initially presents as an ally but is later revealed to be Dayal’s undercover partner. She dupes Arjun and becomes entangled in the perilous events surrounding Preethi and Deva.

The global syndicate leader revealed to be Kakkar’s son, Dahaa offers Deva a place as his right-hand man if the coolies are spared. He represents a refined, internationalized face of the crime network and adds a new layer to the power struggle.

Deva’s lieutenant who coordinates defense and revolt with the 18 loyal coolies. He stands with Deva in the confrontation against Simon and the mob’s siege on their strongholds.

Deva’s friend whose death becomes a catalyst for the funeral and the investigation that reveals suspicious trauma. His loss deepens Deva’s resolve to challenge the syndicate.

A drunken associate who admits that he and Rajasekhar ruined their lives, illustrating the personal costs of the criminal world and the unreliable loyalties within the crew.

A supporting character within Deva’s circle who reflects the social milieu surrounding the labor and crime networks. Her presence adds texture to the human side of the conflict.