Gokulam

Chellappa runs a photo studio in the village and is well-liked by his friends. He falls in love with Mary, revealing a capacity for romance and tenderness. He stays loyal to the Gokulam family when troubles arise, showing a compassionate nature. He embodies hopeful, kind-hearted village realism.

Mary is introduced as a guest who is later revealed to be Gayathri, a rich young woman who loves Kannan and sings well. She adopts the alias to blend into Gokulam and protect her beloved's family from social shame. She funds the family, writes letters, and takes the blame to shield Uma's wedding. Her choices reflect self-sacrifice and a willingness to bear judgment for others' happiness.

Kalyan Kumar is the patriarch of the Gokulam household, respected in the village for his authority. He initially disapproves of Kannan's marriage, clinging to tradition, and his anger contributes to tragedy. Over time, he confronts his moral shortcomings and the consequences of his rigid stance. His arc shifts from judgment to reluctant understanding.

Kannan is a devoted son who loves Gayathri and seeks a future together despite his family's opposition. His engagement leads to tragedy when Vasanth sends thugs to kill him, and he dies in front of Gayathri. His death spurs Gayathri's sacrifices and the family's eventual awakening. He embodies the cost of love kept hidden from tradition.

Uma is Kalyan Kumar's daughter, whose wedding becomes a test of family honor. She carries the weight of a past relationship and is targeted by a blackmailer who wants to reveal old photographs. Her wedding pushes the family to confront secrets and tradition. She is a catalyst for the story's moral reckoning.

Vasanth is the guardian's son who opposes Kannan and Gayathri's union and resorts to violence. He sends thugs to murder Kannan, sparking a chain of consequences. He is eventually jailed, and his actions catalyze the story's moral reckonings.