Joker

The owner of Royal Circus, Govindan keeps the troupe together and guides its operations through turbulent times. He views Babu as a potential heir and envisions a future marriage between Babu and his daughter Kamala, aligning personal and business interests. His leadership is tested as financial pressures mount and loyalties shift within the troupe.

Khader serves as the troupe's manager, coordinating performances and daily affairs. He is a stabilizing presence who supports Govindan's decisions while navigating the troupe's fragile morale. His role emphasizes the teamwork necessary to keep a circus alive.

Babu is the troupe's clown, beloved by the group for his talent and warmth. He harbors deep feelings for Kamala and is prepared to sacrifice his happiness for the circus' welfare. Trained by Abookka, he masks his sorrows behind the clown's ever-laughing mask, embodying the tension between performance and pain.

Kamala is Govindan's daughter, torn between romantic devotion to Babu and the expectations placed on her by the circus family. Her choices drive much of the film's emotional arc, highlighting themes of duty, love, and independence. She remains central to the troupe's future as it evolves.

Sudheer is the young newcomer who brings new energy and plans to the troupe, steering it toward transformation as New Royal Circus. His love for Kamala tangled with revenge against Babu complicates loyalties. His arc ends in tragedy, catalyzing the troupe's shift and the lovers' reunion.

Vanaja is a performer who faces the manipulation and betrayal within the troupe. She acts to protect Kamala and Babu from Sudheer's schemes and ultimately unintentionally contributes to Sudheer's death during a trapeze incident. Her actions reflect a resolve to safeguard relationships over personal vendettas.

Abookka is a clown who has turned insane, clinging to the ritual of applying makeup even as madness takes hold. He once trained Babu to become the perfect clown, embodying the link between artistry and sorrow. His confinement during performances underscores the fragility of the show's mask.

Usthadu Ranjan Pappa is a senior figure within the circus world, contributing to the troupe's backroom dynamics. He embodies the older generation's influence and the continuity between generations within the circus family. His presence anchors the troupe amid upheaval.

Kumaran is a longtime member of the troupe who embodies the quiet, loyal backbone of Royal Circus. He helps maintain morale and supports the evolving dynamics of the company as it faces crisis and change.

Susheela is a performer in the team whose presence adds further relational threads to the troupe's tapestry. Her role highlights the diverse personalities that constitute the circus family.

Dwarf Joker contributes to the comic and dramatic balance of the troupe. His character adds to the circus's variety of acts and the sense of community within the ring.

Jameela is a member of the circus world whose presence enriches the troupe's social landscape. She participates in the performances and the social dynamics that define Royal Circus.

Sreehari is among the troupe's ensemble players, contributing to the show's acts and the collective rhythm of the circus life. His role adds to the depth of the supporting cast.