Naiyaandi

Chinna Vandu is a warm-hearted, resourceful young man who runs a small kuthuvilakku shop and anchors his life around family bonds. He uses humor and thoughtful acts to win Vanaroja's trust, and his courage grows as he challenges rigid tradition to protect the one he loves. He navigates evolving family expectations with a mix of mischief and growing responsibility.

A dental student visiting the village to spend time with her grandmother, Vanaroja is initially reserved and emotionally distant. Through Chinna Vandu's warmth, she opens up and reveals inner strength, gradually embracing love. Her pregnancy and the ensuing danger test her resilience and commitment to the relationship.

The elder brother, Paranjothi, faces the pressure of traditional matchmaking and the weight of family reputation. He balances affection for his sibling with cultural expectations that bind him. His stance evolves as the couple asserts their happiness, allowing space for reconciliation and growth.

Poongavanam is a protective father who initially prioritizes societal norms over his daughter's happiness. He ultimately sees the value of her choices and supports the couple after hearing the pleas of his son and others. His arc shows a shift from rigid authority to compassionate flexibility.

Sambandham, the family patriarch, embodies the weight of tradition and the slow pace of change in a crowded, tradition-rich household. He resists the elopement at first but is moved by the case for his granddaughter's happiness, showing how anger can soften into understanding.