Mann Vasanai

A dignified widow and matriarch who anchors the family through turmoil. She resists pressure for dowry and exerts steady moral guidance, balancing care for her son Veerannan with protection of her daughter's future. Her steadfast resolve keeps the household from fracturing as rivalries threaten their peace.

Ochayi's son, a hot-headed but compassionate young man who defies traditional expectations. He fights to defend Muthupechi and the village's honor, but his choices drive him to join the army and disappear from home for long periods. His return marks a turning point that leads to tragedy for those around him.

Mookkaiya Thevar's daughter who loves Veerannan but is caught in a web of family rivalries and social expectations. She embodies the conflict between personal desire and communal duty and faces heartbreak when circumstances push her toward a desperate choice. Her fate becomes a focal point of village strife.

The chief of the neighboring village and a ruthless manipulator who uses tradition and power to press his will. He challenges the Karisalpatti villagers, driving the conflict and threatening Muthupechi's future. His aggression culminates in direct confrontation and a severe test of village solidarity.

A womanizing patriarch who treats dowry as a bargaining tool and provokes conflict by ruling with arrogance. He is cunning and self-serving, ultimately paying a tragic price when his own schemes go awry. His actions catalyze the central crisis of the story.

The village schoolteacher who secretly aids Muthupechi by sending Veerannan's letters, bridging distance and fueling hope. He embodies quiet resilience and a belief in education as a path to a better future.