Iyobinte Pusthakam

A central figure in the rise-and-fall of an estate, Iyob becomes the puppet master behind Munnar’s public life. He embodies quiet ruthlessness, strategic patience, and a readiness to exploit power for family advantage. His journey from protégé to dominant patriarch reveals how wealth can entangle identity, loyalty, and moral compromise.

A British tea planter whose grand plans and complex desires shape the household’s dynamics. He oscillates between affection and control, driving the plot with a demanding vision of how the estate should run. His decisions initiate a chain of betrayals that reverberate through generations.

A figure of desire and danger who unsettles Harrison’s household. Her relationships and hidden connections destabilize the power balance, catalyzing grip over assets and loyalties. She becomes a pivotal pivot point in the family saga, entwining love with risk.

A trusted servant whose actions precipitate tragedy. His death after a brutal encounter with Iyob’s order becomes a haunting turning point for the family’s moral compass. Thacho’s fate exposes the brutal machinery behind power and punishment within the estate.

Iyob’s son who embodies gentleness and justice, contrasting his elder brothers’ ruthlessness. He grows from a pivotal youth into a naval officer, confronting colonial and national struggles. Aloshy’s journey centers on forgiveness, resilience, and the hope of a more humane legacy.

A close companion to Aloshy and a beacon of tenderness in a brutal world. Her bond with Aloshy anchors the human core of the saga, highlighting themes of love, loyalty, and resilience. Martha’s presence offers a counterpoint to conquest with compassion and steadfast friendship.

Daughter of Thacho whose hunger for revenge drives a dangerous political calculus. She navigates love and ambition with a calculating mind, making alliances that threaten to upend the estate’s fragile balance. Rahel’s arc culminates in a tragic, self-chosen end that marks the fall of a chapter.

A wealthy Tamil merchant whose influences stretch across the region. He emerges as a key ally to Iyob while also representing competing interests and the lure of economic power. Angoor embodies the external pressures and opportunism that test the family’s cohesion.

One of Iyob’s sons who inherits a ruthless streak and a readiness to act violently when pressed. Dmitri’s choices reflect the darker path that wealth and power can coerce family members into taking. His actions help fracture the family’s internal loyalties.

A political foil and rival within the family’s circle, representing the emergent ideological currents challenging old orders. Ivan embodies cynicism and ambition in equal measure, complicating the estate’s governance. His presence heightens the tension between traditional power and new political forces.

Kazhali’s counterpart who acts in secrecy to protect and reveal the family’s hidden histories. She discovers crucial truths about Kazhali’s past and intervenes in the children’s lives, altering the lineage’s course. Annamma represents stealth, care, and the complexity of fidelity within urban-rural ties.

A fierce ally of Aloshy, his courage and loyalty bind the family through the darkest moments. He faces the moral ambiguities of protecting loved ones while confronting violent acts. Chemban stands as a pillar of courage in the estate’s stormy fate.