Kuselan

A poor village barber who runs a small shop and supports his wife Sridevi and three children. He faces rivalry from the more modern Shanmugam's shop and struggles with misunderstandings about a past friendship with Ashok Kumar. His humility, pride, and perseverance drive the family's resilience and the village drama.

Balakrishnan’s wife, a practical and supportive partner who seeks to keep the family together. She pushes for a meeting with Ashok Kumar and influences village sentiment with her hope to connect with the star. Her steadiness anchors the family amid growing tensions.

A Kollywood superstar visiting the village for film shoots. He rekindles long-lost memories with Balakrishnan and becomes the catalyst for reconciliation with the family. His generosity and emotional speech reveal that friendship can outweigh fame and fortune.

The district police officer brought in to manage security during the shoots. He embodies duty and fairness, striving to protect both residents and visitors. His presence provides a formal counterbalance to the village's informal dynamics and crowd energy.

A local goon whose demands threaten Balakrishnan’s livelihood and disrupt community harmony. His intimidation tests the resilience of the village economy and triggers conflicts that the community must resolve together.

Balakrishnan’s rival barber who uses schemes to attract customers. His theatrical tactics provide both humor and competition, highlighting the pressures of small-town business. His antics push Balakrishnan to defend his dignity and livelihood.

A visiting comedian whose presence lightens the village mood and offers witty social observation. His interactions reveal different attitudes toward fame and the town’s reception of celebrity visitors.

A visiting star among the film crew who captures the town’s attention. Her cameo underscores the film-within-a-film nature of Kuselan and adds to the town’s momentary glamour and excitement.