Dhanam

A young, ambitious medical representative from a middle-class background who dreams of a bigger house and better life. His moral compass is strained as he participates in a plan to claim a large reward, and he must confront the consequences of chasing wealth. The events push him from opportunistic risk-taker toward valuing life and relationships over money.

Siva's childhood friend and taxi driver who accompanies him on the risky job. He is practical and loyal, choosing to back Siva even as danger mounts. He sacrifices later in the pursuit, becoming a tragic casualty for his friend's sake.

A ruthless smuggler who loses his contraband and resolves to kill the informant who betrayed him. He pursues Siva and Abu with a calculating, violent disposition, turning the chase into a deadly game.

A police constable who lives with his wife and sister-in-law, embodying the town’s authority alongside domestic turbulence. He becomes entangled in the social web around Siva and Thankam, illustrating the friction between duty and personal life.

Thankam is Rajappan's sister-in-law who shows compassion to Siva, helps him hide, and aids his survival. Her empathy drives actions that offer a glimmer of hope amid the danger, and her choices reflect the pull between family duty and human kindness.

Thankam’s father is a protective patriarch who disciplines his daughter when she runs away and later confronts the conflict with Rajappan. His strong stance embodies traditional authority within the family unit.

The household matriarch whose presence reflects the burden of debt and the importance of family in Siva's life. Her support frames the emotional stakes of Siva’s quest for stability.

A neighbor figure whose presence helps establish the social milieu of the community. He provides context for the daily lives of Siva and Thankam, illustrating the fabric of the town beyond the central chase.