Manam

A wealthy, calculating modern-day figure who discovers his parents’ past lives as lookalikes. He subtly manipulates relationships to aid or hinder reunions, often with Girish Karnad's counsel. His actions are driven by a sense of lineage and the desire to see the family restored, even as he confronts the consequences of playing with fate.

The younger, earnest heir who bears his parents’ resemblance. He is initially hesitant to fall in love, haunted by memories of the past, and entwined in the web of present relationships. His journey crosses paths with Priya and the past in a way that forces him to confront identity and destiny.

Krishna Veni in the past and Priya in the present, a woman whose love endures across lifetimes. She experiences tension and anger in the present timeline but remains central to the bond shared with Nagarjuna/Nagarjuna’s lookalike. Her choices affect the course of both contemporary and past relationships.

A compassionate doctor in the present who becomes a focal point for Rao’s affections. Her presence adds a modern, grounding perspective to the romantic entanglements and memory-driven plot twists. She represents a fresh, sincere connection in Rao’s life.

The young boy from the 1920s who fakes illness to bring his parents back together. In the present, he acts as a quiet guiding force, aiding the reunion without letting the parents recollect their painful past. He embodies the bridge between generations and the guardianship of family bonds.

Rao’s sharp-witted adviser who helps dissolve Nagarjuna’s relationship with Priya. His meddling adds a layer of political intrigue and strategic maneuvering to the plot, illustrating how influence and information can steer fates.

A steadfast matriarch from the 1924 era who supports her son’s union with Ramalakshmi and anchors the family’s legacy. Her strength and devotion echo across generations as memory and tradition shape future choices.

A lover whose presence complicates Nagarjuna’s relationships. She represents a past-life connection that Rao's schemes seek to dissolve, highlighting the fragility and endurance of old flames across timelines.

Special appearance as a biker who miraculously saves Rao, Priya, Nagarjuna, and Anjali at a crisis moment. His timely intervention underscores the film’s motif that unseen forces and chance encounters influence fate.