Pokkiri Raja

Raja begins by taking the blame for a murder to protect his father, unknowingly stepping into a world of violence. He rises to become Pokkiri Raja, a powerful gangster whose actions influence rivalries and loyalties across the region. Despite his ruthless image, he remains fiercely protective of his family and those he considers his own. His arc drives the central conflict and eventual reckoning with corrupt powers.

Surya is educated and physically capable, caught between violence and virtue. He is drawn into dangerous assignments by Sugunan and falls in love with Aswathy, complicating his path. His true identity becomes entangled with the political intrigues led by Rajendra Babu and Mahendran. He ultimately aligns with Raja to confront the corrupt system.

A powerful police figure who uses his authority to manipulate outcomes and shield corrupt interests. He orchestrates false charges and leverages political connections to control the narrative. His actions catalyze the conflict that drives Raja and Surya to resist him. He embodies the abused power at the heart of the film's tension.

Aswathy is the daughter of Rajendra Babu and the love interest of Surya. She initially distrusts Surya, partly due to misunderstandings about his identity. Her relationship with Surya becomes a focal point that motivates both protagonists to challenge the corrupt powers around them. She represents a personal stake in the fight for truth and justice.

Sugunan is a cunning SI who manipulates Surya and uses him to further his own interests. He embodies the opportunistic middleman who exploits loyalty and fear to climb the power ladder. His actions create the misdirection and danger that the brothers must navigate. He remains a persistent antagonist in the early portions of the story.

Mahendran is a political rival who contends with Surya and Raja through influence and intimidation. He is romantically involved with Aswathy and works with Rajendra Babu to undermine their opponents. His antagonism highlights how personal vendettas intersect with state power. He contributes to the film's exploration of corruption within the political class.

A principled teacher and father figure who raises Raja and Surya. His values and expectations shape their sense of duty and loyalty. His faith in his sons contrasts with the violence that surrounds them. He represents the moral anchor of the family amid escalating conflict.

Maniannan is a respected village landlord whose family is touched by the consequences of the feud. Raja's act of saving Maniannan's son ties the gangster world to rural power structures. His presence anchors the rural backdrop and shows how landowning authority intersects with violence. He acts as a bridge between the village and the city-driven conflict.