Nandanam

An orphaned maid who tends to Unniamma and lives in a grand Kerala mansion. She is devout, hopeful, and compassionate, balancing loyalty to her employer with a secret love for Manu. Bala is shy but resilient, navigating class barriers with quiet determination.

Raised by a loving single mother in Bangalore, Manu is warm, considerate, and drawn to Bala’s simplicity. He struggles with family expectations and must choose between an arranged future and true love. He respects Bala’s feelings and acts to protect her from heartbreak.

Manu’s mother who arrives from Bangalore to arrange his marriage, she initially pursues the path of practicality but grows to understand Bala’s bond with Manu. She navigates maternal concern with empathy, balancing social expectations with her son’s happiness.

A compassionate friend who Bala meets and learns to rely on; he offers support during her emotional turmoil and appears as a guiding presence. He represents steadfast loyalty and a foil to social pressures.

Bala’s friendly neighbor who shares news about Manu’s return and encourages Bala’s belief in love. She acts as a confidante and helps bridge Bala’s hopes with the village’s reality.

The aging matriarch of the Ambalappattil family who treats Bala like a granddaughter and provides emotional shelter. She anchors the family’s values and champions Bala’s right to happiness.

A relative or acquaintance who appears in the village social tapestry; Bala’s world is augmented by a network of relatives who influence decisions about marriages and status.