Kavaludaari

An ambitious journalist who collaborates with Inspector Shyam to probe a four-decade-old crime. He is later revealed to be Bablu, entwined with the treasure and the criminal network behind the murder and its cover-up. His actions are morally ambiguous, including the accidental killing of Madhuri, and he ultimately dies after swallowing poison to confess his guilt.

A retired cop who previously investigated the case decades ago; he provides crucial historical context and shares key information with Shyam. He helps connect the dots between past and present, but is ultimately killed by Mailur's goons.

An actress who used to be a dancer for gangsters; her connections to the case surface as the investigation deepens. Her past and relationships with the crime world make her central to the plot, and she is killed during the unraveling of the mystery.

Head of an archaeology department who worked with Sampath to uncover Vijayanagara Empire jewels. Although a bloodstain on his shirt leads to suspicion, it is later revealed that the blood belonged to a wounded person he had saved; his full involvement is part of the past mystery surrounding Sampath and the treasure.

An upcoming Chief Minister of Karnataka and a powerful political figure with a concealed criminal past. He orchestrates murders and theft to protect wealth related to the Vijayanagara treasure, ultimately dying after poisoning is used against him.

An earnest traffic cop who pursues crime with genuine determination. He teams with Kumar and Mutthanna to unravel the decades-old case, uncovering personal connections—including a link to his own father being saved by Suresh. By the end, his persistence earns him a promotion within the crime branch.