Makkal Mahathmyam

Headmaster of the public school and patriarch of the household. His decisions are driven by duty, pride, and a longing to secure his family’s future. He can be stern and controlling, yet is capable of warmth when confronted with his own vulnerabilities. His actions trigger the central conflicts of marriage, rivalries, and forgiveness.

Wife of Kuruppumash who believes in keeping to her status and securing a future for her own child. Her guilt pushes her to drastic actions, including a plan that reshapes the family dynamics. She is resourceful, emotionally intense, and fiercely protective of her position.

Second wife of Kuruppumash who aims to safeguard her child’s future via alliances. She is pragmatic, persuasive, and willing to navigate family politics to gain control of the school and her own position.

Son of Kunjulakshmi, quick to act and often hot-headed. He becomes a rival to Krishnankutty and his impulsive nature leads to costly consequences, including a fatal accident and wrongful accusations.

Son of Saraswathi who becomes Madhavankutty’s rival in marriage to Radhika. He is outspoken, protective of Suma, and prone to clashes with Madhavankutty, reflecting his aggressive approach to love and family politics.

Suma, Krishnankutty’s sister, is studying in college and becomes entangled in the family’s schemes as she navigates rivalries and pressures from peers. Her actions influence the course of relationships and the unfolding drama.

Auto-rickshaw driver who plays a role in moving characters around and influencing events. He is pragmatic and often acts in service of others, inadvertently becoming part of the romantic and familial machinations.

Daughter of Subhadramma and a figure caught between alliances. Her job interview ties her fate to the two rival families as she becomes a potential bride linked to Saraswathi’s plan to influence the school’s control.

A respected teacher whose early retirement is manipulated by the rivals, leading to tragedy. His fate becomes a turning point that reshapes trust and the course of the relationships involved.

Radhika’s mother who moves into a rented house with her daughter. Her presence anchors the plot and adds social and familial pressures to the students’ and teachers’ lives.