Sadma

A compassionate schoolteacher who shelters Reshmi after her amnesia. He becomes her guardian, offering protection and stability, even as their bond rests on care rather than romance. His restraint is tested by threats to Reshmi, revealing a morally complex protector who chooses responsibility over impulse.

A young woman who suffers retrograde amnesia after an accident, regressing to a childlike state. She cannot recall her family or past, placing her in Somu’s care. Her memory returns at the end, but the journey leaves a lasting sense of loss for the years that were erased.

A local woodcutter with predatory impulses who attempts to assault Reshmi, illustrating the external threat facing the vulnerable. His actions trigger Somu’s anger and the film’s moral reckoning with danger in a precarious social setting.

The brothel madam who manages the illicit operation, embodying exploitation and moral ambiguity within the story. Her leadership drives the central conflict of rescue and rescue-related decisions.

Somu’s elderly neighbor who assists in caring for Reshmi, providing warmth, stability, and practical wisdom. She represents traditional caregiving values within a fragile situation.

Reshmi’s father, who relentlessly searches for his missing daughter. His pursuit anchors the police investigation and heightens the emotional stakes of the narrative.

Reshmi’s mother, sharing the family’s anxious wait and the pain of separation as they pursue answers and reunification.

The headmaster’s younger wife who harbors unrequited feelings for Somu, adding a layer of romantic tension to the school setting and social dynamics.

A medicine man who treats Reshmi’s condition and helps restore her memory, acting as a catalyst for healing and the eventual revelation of her past.