Sangathalaivan

Shivalingam is a communist representative who mobilizes workers and leads secret meetings to advocate for workers' rights. He acts as a moral compass and a catalyst for collective action, challenging the mill owners' greed. His commitment is tested by resistance from the factory system and political pressure, yet he remains a steady voice for justice.

Rangan is a hard-working, sincere laborer who supports his sister’s education and resists Govindarajan’s exploitation. Initially skeptical of ideological fixes, he grows into a key union organizer who risks his safety for the workers. His courage culminates in a truthful court appearance and a leadership role in the strike, ending in tragedy.

Govindarajan is the mill owner whose greed and power drive him to suppress the union, manipulate workers, and try to cover up accidents. He uses money and influence to coerce families and maintain control, often clashing with Shivalingam and the workers. His downfall begins as the workers and the law close in on his corrupt practices.

Kalyani is Govindarajan’s niece who admires Rangan and navigates family opposition to their romance. Her loyalties are split between her uncle and her love for Rangan, and she pushes for a future that aligns with the workers’ movement. She learns to balance familial duty with social change as the strike unfolds.

Divya is Kalyani’s friend who suffers a devastating accident at the mill, losing her lower arm in a factory incident. Her injury becomes a catalyst for the union’s demand for accountability and compensation. She represents the human cost of dangerous industrial work.

Divya’s father is a working-class man who feels the sting of his daughter’s injuries and the manipulation from the mill owners. He is a figure representing the vulnerability of workers and the pressure to accept compensation under pressure. He interacts with the union and Govindarajan during negotiations.

Saravanan is a young worker whose act of desperation leads to the factory being set on fire, sparking a major confrontation. His actions highlight the volatile emotions within a exploited workforce and the extremes some workers reach. He catalyzes the court and police response to the unfolding conflict.

Shivalingam’s wife supports the union and goes into labor during the movement, symbolizing new life and hope amidst struggle. She provides personal stakes for the leader and anchors the human element of the family in the social upheaval. Her labor reinforces the theme of resilience.