Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum

A practical, resourceful husband who ideals a modest livelihood and supports his wife’s dream, yet remains entangled in the moral grey area created by the chain theft. He negotiates love, financial worries, and a dubious police case with a calm, sometimes blunt pragmatism. His choices— from plans for borewells to how to handle the investigation— reveal a conflicted, resilient personality.

Cunning and carefree, he uses a false name to dodge responsibility and manipulate others. He thrives on the confusion created by the case, delights in outsmarting the system, and pushes the couple toward compromising actions. His charm masks evasiveness and a readiness to exploit situations for personal gain.

A newly married woman whose life becomes a focal point of public scrutiny. She experiences conflict between trust and fear, is pressured by authorities, and signs a false confession under duress. Her journey reveals inner strength, vulnerability, and a struggle to maintain integrity under social and legal pressure.

A by-the-book police officer who maneuvers the case to gain appreciation, sometimes at the expense of truth. He prioritizes securing a misleading outcome and manipulating witnesses, highlighting the darker side of authority. His actions contribute to the moral ambiguity surrounding the investigation.

A figure representing traditional family and caste expectations that clash with the couple’s choices. He embodies the social pressures that complicate modern relationships, adding tension to the couple’s decisions and the wider community response.

Another pillar of traditional values within the family unit, her stance underscores the communal norms impacting Sreeja’s life and marriage. She contributes to the emotional climate of the household as it navigates love, lineage, and acceptance.

A police investigator who becomes part of the case’s machinery, representing the law-enforcement side of the narrative. His role intersects with the coercive dynamics of the investigation and the evolving power play among officers, suspects, and witnesses.