Rajadhi Raja

Raja is the alias of Shekarankutty in Mumbai's underworld, a feared crime boss who keeps a delicate balance between a violent criminal life and a loving family. He orchestrates events from behind the scenes, protecting his loved ones while enforcing loyalty within his network. His past actions drive the central conflict as present-day threats loom over his family.

Ayyappan is a petty thief in Chittur who enjoys a happy life with his wife Radha and daughter Sreedurga. His encounter with the attack and his proximity to the danger of Raja pull him into a conflict that tests loyalty and courage. He serves as the lens through which the audience grasps the contrast between ordinary life and criminal danger.

Gas station owner who is also Raja’s past life in the underworld. He presents a façade of normality while harboring a dangerous history. His past decisions set the stage for the present threat to his family and the city’s power dynamics.

Ayyappan's wife and the anchor of the family. She embodies the domestic stability that contrasts with the violence surrounding her. Her safety and the well-being of their daughter Sreedurga are central to the film’s emotional core.

Ayyappan and Radha's daughter who represents the innocence at stake in the crossfire between family life and the criminal world. Her safety depends on the decisions made by the adults around her.

District Collector who later serves as Chief Secretary. He is an old ally of Shekarankutty’s past and becomes a pivotal figure in the negotiations that reveal loyalties and motives. His daughter’s kidnapping backdrop intensifies the stakes of the political-criminal web.

Vamshi is the underworld boss who offers Shekarankutty a life of crime in Mumbai and drives the plot toward a violent confrontation. He embodies the lure of money and power that entangles ordinary lives with criminal networks.

A friend whose family was killed in a bomb blast orchestrated by Vamshi. His past ties fuel the motives for revenge and complicate the present power struggles.

An antagonistic figure who, with his men, attempts to kill Varma. His actions escalate the conflict and set the stage for a climactic confrontation with Raja/Shekarankutty.

Radha's brother who is killed by Shekarankutty in an earlier attempt to save the District Collector from crime’s reach. His death is a catalyst for the film’s exploration of loyalty and consequence.