Goli Soda

Pulli is a carefree lifter who seeks identity and respect through mischief. He bonds tightly with his friends and often acts as a catalyst for the group s schemes. His loyalty keeps the four boys together as they navigate danger in the market. His outlook is bold, sometimes reckless, but driven by a desire to belong.

Settu is a core member of the quartet who stands up to threats and helps steer the group through conflicts. He is protective of his friends and willing to take a stand when wrongs are done. His sense of responsibility grows as the stakes rise in the market. He acts as a steadying influence during crises.

Sithappa is hot-tempered but principled, often acting as the voice demanding justice when the group is wronged. He keeps the group grounded and pushes back against exploitation. His courage sometimes clashes with caution, driving the boys toward bold, risky moves. He values friends and fairness highly.

Kuttimani is the quieter strength of the group, offering physical resilience and a calm bedside presence during turmoil. He supports his friends with practical sense and steady endurance. While less vocal, his actions back the group when plans go awry. He represents reliability under pressure.

Aachi acts as a mother figure who treats the boys as her sons while challenging them to build a legitimate identity. She provides care and guidance but also pushes them to think beyond immediate gains. Her involvement links the boys to the larger market community and its ethics.

Vanmathi, also known as ATM, befriends the boys and helps broaden their social circle. She plays a pivotal role in connecting them to Yamini and the wider world outside their immediate circle. Her presence introduces empathy and collaboration into the group's dynamic.

Yaamini is Aachi's daughter who becomes part of the evolving social circle and a possible romantic interest for one of the boys. Her involvement hints at future relationships and adds a personal dimension to the market's social web. She represents youth and changing dynamics within the community.

Mayilu is Naidu's cousin who misuses the mess for his own pleasures, triggering the central conflict. His actions catalyze the boys to defend their space and challenge the market's power structure. His downfall illustrates the consequences of abusing power.

Naidu is a powerful market boss who controls rents, space, and influence. He enforces his authority with a loyal squad and severe punishment for those who defy him. The clash with the boys centers on reclaiming identity and resisting oppression in the neighborhood.

Naidu's wife is a secondary figure who underscores the household and market's social pressures. Her interactions reflect the personal toll of market politics and the consequences of Naidu's actions on those around him.

Inspector Perumal appears as the legal counterpoint to market violence, intervening at key moments to protect the boys. His involvement signals the possibility of law and order persisting amid market chaos. He provides a necessary external check on Naidu's power.