Saani Kaayidham

A diligent police constable who endures tragedy and uses resilience to pursue justice. Initially focused on her daughter’s education, she becomes a vengeful force after her family is attacked and killed. Her strategic alliance with Sangayya reveals a fierce determination to dismantle the oppressive power structure.

Ponni’s half-brother, initially estranged, who reconciles through shared trauma and loyalty. He blends caution with ferocity, and his actions catalyze Ponni’s mission. His personal history with Dhanam and his willingness to risk himself drive the film’s most intense moments.

Perumal’s younger brother who joins the pursuit of vengeance and survival in a world of rival factions. He embodies the brutal and often reckless violence that drives the conflict forward. His survival after the final confrontation marks a grim turn in the story.

An ally in the pursuit of justice and a legal mind who aids Ponni in navigating the aftermath. She embodies the tension between law and expedience as Ponni’s plan unfolds. Her role underscores the complexities of seeking accountability in a corrupt system.

A member of the anti-hero group allied with the main antagonists. His role exposes the reach of the mill owners’ influence and the local network of protection. His interactions with Ponni reveal the costs of confronting corruption.

One of the antagonists aligned with the mill’s interests, a figure whose actions help escalate the conflict. His presence embodies the organized resistance of the upper-caste faction. His fate mirrors the brutal consequences of the vendetta.

Ponni’s husband and a mill worker who seeks to break free from caste-driven poverty, ultimately paying with his life. His aspiration to participate in local politics catalyzes the central conflict. He is the catalyst for Ponni’s vow of revenge.

Perumal’s blind son and Dhanam’s close friend who survives the final carnage. His ambiguous involvement in the night’s events looms over Ponni’s vindication and the final outcome.

The mill owner and a central antagonist whose caste arrogance and influence incite the conflict. He uses his power to shield his relatives and nullify accountability. His downfall is tightly tied to Ponni’s pursuit of justice.

One of Perumal’s goons, a key instrument in the brutal enforcement of the mill faction’s rule. His capture and punishment become part of the escalating vendetta.

A select goon who faces a brutal end at Ponni and Sangayya’s hands as the vendetta tightens. His decapitation marks the film’s ruthless escalation of vengeance.

Ponni’s daughter whose education is a driving force for her mother’s choices. While not alive by the story’s main arc, her memory fuels Ponni’s resolve and highlights the stakes of her mission.