Mayandi Kudumbathar

The patriarch of the family, Mayandi is practical, caring, and deeply invested in his children's futures. He prioritizes education and the family's unity, even at personal cost. His unexpected death from an electric shock acts as a turning point, forcing the family to confront its divisions. He embodies traditional values and responsibilities of elder generations.

Virumandi is Mayandi's brother who resents the idea of partitioning the family assets. He is protective and stubborn, seeing land and wealth as a means to secure his family's future. His opposition to Mayandi's plans creates enduring tension that shapes the early part of the story. Despite conflict, he remains a central pillar in the family dynamic.

Paraman is Mayandi's son, an earnest student whose engineering education becomes the focal point of familial devotion and conflict. He embodies resilience and compassion, often bearing the burden of others' expectations. His perseverance ultimately tests the family's capacity to unite beyond land and pride.

Poongodi is Paraman's love interest whose sacrifices reflect familial duty over personal desires. She pursues education opportunities and maintains contact with Paraman, supporting him emotionally. Her actions reveal a strong, selfless character who values family welfare above social expectations.

Thavasi is Mayandi's son whose wife falls sick, intensifying the pressure to partition property. He represents the friction point where tradition clashes with familial care and economic necessity. His dynamics illustrate how dispute and illness challenge the joint family structure.

Chokkan is Virumandi's son, part of the generation that benefits from the family’s decisions and shares in the education-driven arc. He embodies youthful support for his brothers and a willingness to bridge gaps within the family. His role reinforces the theme of kinship guiding practical outcomes.

Sonakkaruppu is Mayandi's son-in-law and a money lender, representing the financial pressures and external influences on the family. His position highlights how money and debt intersect with family honor and trust. He interacts with the family dynamics as a practical, sometimes contentious, figure.