Mashaal

A vagabond turned hopeful student taken in by Vinod and Sudha. He travels to Bangalore for education, forming a bond with Geeta and nurturing ambitions of becoming a journalist who uncovers truth. When the thread of ethics is tested, he chooses to stay on the righteous path despite discovering Vinod's crime.

Vinod's wife who tries to instill values and culture in Raja, acting as a maternal figure. Her warmth anchors the family as they face hardship and betrayal. Her death on the road becomes a pivotal tragedy that drives the film's moral tension.

An upright journalist who runs the Mashaal newspaper, exposing social ills. After facing brutal retaliation, he grows disillusioned and adopts illicit methods to accumulate wealth, seeking to topple the corrupt system from within. His arc ends in a fatal confrontation that reshapes the lives around him.

A wealthy, respected magnate who manipulates public perception and coerces Vinod into illegal enterprises. He uses bribery and force to crush those who threaten his empire, embodying power without conscience. His clash with Vinod escalates to violence.

An aspiring journalist and Raja's love interest who works in Vinod's paper. She grows resentful of Vinod after discovering his double life and shifts to another newspaper, becoming a witness to the moral conflict surrounding the protagonists. Her evolving stance adds tension to the central relationships.

A shrewd ally who partners with Vinod in illicit ventures to fund his empire. He helps maintain the criminal operation and contributes to the moral decay at the film's center. His presence sharpens the conflict between legality and survival.

An old friend from Raja's past who signals the arrival of a new crime lord and provides insight into the evolving underworld. He helps Raja understand the scale of criminal influence and the threats facing the protagonists. His role underscores how crime intertwines with urban life.