Kathakku Pinnil

A renowned theatre scriptwriter married to Malathi, he takes in Vanitha when she seeks shelter and becomes entwined in her story. He uses the events to craft a theatre production, balancing empathy with the risk of public scrutiny. His actions reveal a tension between personal responsibility and artistic ambition.

A woman fleeing debt, family collapse, and danger who seeks refuge with Thampi. Her life unfolds through hardship, romantic entanglements, and a lethal act of self-defense, culminating in a complex moral narrative that challenges social judgments about morality and survival.

A coercive moneylender who gambles with people’s lives, attempting to rape Vanitha and manipulating others for his own gain. His presence drives the film’s conflict and exposes the brutality of those who wield financial and social power over the vulnerable.

A bar singer connected to Hotel Blue Moon, he becomes Vanitha's love interest and is beaten and later killed in the ensuing chaos. His arc highlights precarious relationships and the peril that characters face within the city’s night-world.

A friend Vanitha makes at the women's hostel, Geetha provides companionship and a window into the social world Vanitha navigates. She also appears in the hotel milieu, underscoring themes of friendship and loyalty in tough circumstances.

Thampi’s wife, who returns with their daughter and quickly senses trouble as Vanitha’s presence disrupts the family dynamic. Her reactions reflect the strains of suspicion and marital tension in a conservative setting.

Owner of Gayathri Theatres, a figure connected to the film’s theatre world and its commercial pressures. His role anchors the production side of Thampi’s narrative and the industry’s darker undercurrents.