Nari Nari Naduma Murari

A lofty, beauty-obsessed matriarch who initially rebukes her mother-in-law and seeks control. She embodies traditional values while facing pressure from her daughters’ modern attitudes. Over the course of the story she confronts truth and grows toward forgiveness and acceptance.

The husband whose ambitions for consolidating families drive scheming and power plays behind the scenes. He wrestles with duties to tradition and his own desires, keeping some secrets close. His actions set the stage for the central family conflict and its eventual resolution.

The second wife whose presence complicates loyalties but also acts as a bridge between rival factions. She embodies a maternal warmth and practicality that helps steer the family toward reconciliation. Her perspective challenges the matriarch’s assumptions and elevates mercy over pride.

One of Sesharatnam’s daughters, portrayed as homely and eventually decisive in matters of love. Her pursuit of affection for Venkanna tests family boundaries and highlights the tension between traditional expectations and personal choice.

The other daughter, described as naughty and modern, who engages in playful rivalry with Shobha. Her interactions with Venkanna drive much of the romantic intrigue and comic misunderstandings within the family.

The central suitor who seeks to unite the families by navigating love, pride, and multiple affections. He becomes the focal point of competing alliances and ultimately a catalyst for reconciliation among the siblings and spouses.

The stern mother-in-law figure who anchors traditional authority and scrutinizes loyalties within the kin network. She embodies the elder’s voice, balancing discipline with a capacity for eventual acceptance.

The wise elder whose humor and guidance provide comedic relief while offering practical counsel on family affairs. He embodies the social fabric of the village and its enduring values.