King of Kotha

A charismatic yet brutal gangster who rules Kotha with both affection and fear. His arc spans a rise to power, deep personal losses, and a relentless pursuit of vengeance that tests his own humanity. He drives the town’s fate through violence, loyalty, and a personal code of honor.

Raju’s love interest and a moral anchor amid the chaos. Her brother’s drug overdose fuels Raju’s stance against narcotics, and she becomes a target in the escalating feud. Her presence anchors family and compassion within the violent landscape.

A ruthless drug lord and former ally who manipulates others to expand his narcotics empire. He blurs friendship and betrayal to maintain control, fueling a bitter rivalry with Raju for dominance over Kotha. His schemes propel the town into cycles of violence.

Head of the neighboring Gandhigram and a strategic power broker. His actions spark wars between towns and set off a chain of retaliation that shapes Raju’s path. He embodies ambition, politics, and a willingness to blur ethical lines for power.

Kannan’s drug-addled brother-in-law with a dangerous streak. His involvement in the love web with Rithu triggers a cascade of violence, pushing Raju toward drastic actions that change the town’s balance of power. His presence accelerates the tragedy at the heart of Kotha.

Shahul Hassan’s sister and a focal point in the romantic and familial entanglements of the story. Her relationships and safety become a catalyst for the town’s escalating conflict. She embodies vulnerability within a world ruled by force.

Muthu’s wife whose hidden past and ties to Jinu drive significant revelations. Her character exposes the hidden costs of the criminal world and the generational impact of violence. She embodies complex loyalties and the consequences of a life in the shadows.

Raju’s mother who resents his criminal path yet remains a voice of concern. Her worries about addiction and safety reflect a mother’s fear for her son amid a town in flux. She anchors the human cost of the escalating feud.

A Bombay-based journalist intersecting Tara’s world and the narcotics saga. His involvement adds an external lens to the town’s turmoil and the lovers’ struggles. He highlights the broader reach of Kotha’s violence beyond its borders.

A contract killer sent by Kannan to eliminate threats to his hold over Kotha. He embodies the brutal reach of the narcotics network and meets a deadly end in the confrontation with Raju.

Kannan’s enforcer who helps uphold the dictator’s grip through intimidation and violence. His presence underscores the organized violence backing Kannan’s ambitions in Kotha.

Kannan’s secretary whose shifting loyalties influence the town’s balance of power. His decisions at key moments determine whether Kotha remains under one dictator or trends toward a new order.

Kannan’s mother who embodies the traditional ties to the crime world. Her actions and promises push the plot toward a clash between old loyalties and new orders.

Raju’s friend whose brutal fate becomes a driving force for vengeance. His death heights the intensity of the underworld conflict and fuels Raju’s quest for revenge.

A member of the town’s power structure who participates in the violent feuds and K-Team operations. He represents the regional gangster network’s reach and influence.

A minor yet telling figure in the underworld circle, his fate and loyalties mirror the shifting alliances that drive Kotha’s violence.