Kadal Meengal

A poor yet diligent fisherman who buys a motorboat to elevate his harvest and earn respect. His ambition fuels a rise to wealth, but his pride and choices trigger long-lasting consequences for his family. He remains bound to the sea that made him, even as the tides of fortune turn against him.

Daughter of Nachimuthu and Selvam’s beloved partner, whose secret romance with Selvam defies village norms. She bears Selvam’s child and endures abandonment and tragedy as the story unfolds. Her life and death become pivotal in the rise and fall of the central family.

Biological son of Selvanayagam, raised amid family strife and later entangled in power struggles. He shifts between ally and adversary, driven by loyalty to his own interests and later to his father’s memory. His actions propel the conflict and reveal themes of inheritance and reconciliation.

Bhagyam’s father and a key elder in the village who influences debts and alliances. His death sets off a chain of financial machinations that amplify the feud between Selvam and his adversaries. He embodies old-guard respect and the fragility of family ties.

Selvam’s business rival turned antagonist who exploits frailties to seize property and influence. He orchestrates illegal schemes, kidnappings, and threats to consolidate power, fueling the film’s climactic confrontation. His ruthlessness exposes the corrupting lure of wealth.

Selvam’s daughter who navigates love and duty, caught between arranged marriage politics and personal feelings for Sekhar. Her loyalties are tested as family plans collide with her own desires. She embodies the generational shift in values within the fishing community.

Selvam’s loyal friend and fellow fisherman who supports Selvam through ups and downs. He represents camaraderie and the practical bonds that keep the village afloat during crises. His role anchors the human network behind Selvam’s empire.

Dhanakodi’s daughter who becomes entangled in Rajan’s world and contributes to the plot’s misunderstandings. Her presence adds a layer of complexity to familial alliances and romantic entanglements. She catalyzes pivotal moments in the latter acts.