Pedarayudu

A kindhearted and disciplined village patriarch who dispenses justice from his ancestral throne. He raises his brothers as sons and commands both respect and fear within the family. His rigid sense of duty drives most decisions, and his downfall comes from a misjudgment that costs him his life.

Pedarayudu's brother who is feared yet respected in equal measure. He is loyal and protective, navigating family loyalties while supporting his sister-in-law and kin. His presence represents the tension between duty to family and personal safety.

Antagonist who nurtures envy and schemes to topple Pedarayudu's family. He uses deception, violence, and manipulation to gain power, driving the central conflict and triggering a cascade of tragic events.

Pedarayudu's father figure in the past whose harsh verdicts set the family on a doomed path. His final words warn of the consequences of misjudgment, foreshadowing the tragedy that unfolds much later.

Aunt-like figure who plays a crucial role in revealing the truth. Her actions precipitate the crucial turning point that corrects the record and exposes Bhupathi's deception.

Daughter of an industrialist who marries Raja. Initially skeptical of Pedarayudu's verdicts, she grows to respect the strength of his leadership as family dynamics evolve.

Wife of Pedarayudu who admires and respects him. She embodies supportive partnership and domestic strength, standing by her husband through the storms of political and familial turmoil.

Industrialist who influences Bharathi's marriage and perspective. His wealth and status contribute to the backdrop against which the village power dynamics play out.

A prisoner to family honor and conflict who navigates the fallout of the discord. His position in the family, whether as son or kin, is shaped by the decree of the patriarch.

A figure tied to the family lineage, representing the older generation's perspectives on duty and justice in the face of upheaval.

Village schoolteacher hired by Bhupathi, who becomes a catalyst for plot development and a conduit for deception that misleads Raja.