Sumaithaangi

Ramu is the family’s breadwinner, determined to keep a middle-class household afloat after losing his job. He shields his retired father and younger siblings from financial strain, while stubbornly pursuing stability for the family. His pragmatism and sense of duty anchor the story’s moral center.

Babu is the younger brother whose honesty and self-sacrifice drive much of the plot. He relinquishes his own love life and career ambitions to support the family, accepting arranged matches to secure their future. His heartbreak over lost loves and his eventual quiet resignation reflect the toll of sacrifice.

Lakshmi is the family’s sister whose actions mirror practical devotion to kin. She marries early, yet remains a force for unity, helping steer Radha and Babu toward reconciliation. Her presence embodies resilience and steadfast family loyalty.

Radha is the beloved of Babu, initially caught in a web of family pressure and social expectations. Her choices reflect fidelity to loved ones, while balancing her own feelings. Her evolving relationship with Babu drives the emotional core of the story.

Rathnavel is Radha’s father and a former schoolteacher who orchestrates arranged matches to secure his daughter’s future. His decisions reveal a practical, sometimes stern, approach to family welfare. He represents the traditional authority guiding the household.

Balaji is a friend of Nagesh who appears as a potential ally in Babu’s career path, offering him a job to stabilize the family’s finances. His role highlights the social networks that influence marriage and work prospects in the story. He embodies pragmatic opportunism in a tight-knit circle.

Indira Devi is the daughter of Rathnavel whose seizures complicate the marriage plans with Babu. The concealment of her medical episodes by Sarangapani underscores the tension between family reputation and individual health. Her arc centers on the fragility of arranged alliances.

Sarangapani is Ramu’s protective father who prioritizes the family’s welfare over personal transparency. He hides Indira Devi’s seizures to keep the marriage arrangement intact. His actions reflect the weight of tradition and the fear of social judgment.

The retired judge who becomes a figure of social standing, proposing marriage between Radha and Babu. His role illustrates how class and reputation shape marital prospects. He embodies the formal, external pressures that the family contends with.