Silambattam

A quiet village priest raised under his grandfather’s stern guidance, Vichu is shaped to tolerate cruelty and to keep peace. When violence erupts, he reveals a hidden resolve, using cunning and courage to shield the vulnerable and avenge Tamizharasan’s death. His arc blends spiritual restraint with rising ferocity as he confronts Duraisingam and Veeraiyan. The revelation that he might embody Tamizh’s rebirth adds a complex layer to his identity and destiny.

A man jailed for murder who is released and returns to the field of conflict between Muthuvel and Veeraiyan. He is a formidable fighter who aligns with Tamizh’s group to defend land and people. His pursuit of justice leads to a brutal confrontation, culminating in his death in a bomb-tragedy attack. He embodies a conflicted vigilante who believes in protecting the weak.

Mother of Vichu, whose life and choices frame the central mystery about Vichu’s lineage. She dies giving birth to Vichu, believing he is Tamizh’s rebirth. Her presence casts a lingering emotional weight over the village and drives the motivations of other characters. She embodies a sacrificed maternal figure whose hope for her child’s future collides with a brutal cycle of revenge.

A power-hungry elder who donates land to the poor but later reclaims it by force, igniting a violent feud. He embodies the old guard’s pride and the village's fractures along lines of wealth and influence. His clashes with Muthuvel set off a chain of tragedies that pull the entire community into chaos. His arc ends in the larger tragedy that shakes the village's sense of justice.

Tamizh is Muthuvel’s brother and a key figure in the rival faction opposing Veeraiyan. His absence fuels the drive for revenge and propels Vichu’s transformation. He becomes a symbol of a past era’s violence, whose memory motivates the present conflict. His death tightens the grip of the vendetta on the village.

Veeraiyan’s son and the primary villain in the later acts. He masterminds several brutal moves against Muthuvel and his allies, including a bomb that kills, maims, and terrorizes the community. His arrogance and brutality escalate the confrontation, pushing Vichu toward a decisive act of vengeance. He ultimately falls to the villagers’ rebellion and Vichu’s retaliation.

Vichu’s love interest who brings light to his otherwise somber life. She supports him through the trials of the village feud and participates in schemes to thwart Duraisingam’s plans. Her relationship with Vichu adds emotional stakes to the final act and anchors the story in human connection.