Tiyaan

A respected Malayali Brahmin teacher living in a North Indian village, he guides Sanskrit aspirants and earns the trust of the community with quiet wisdom. He defends ancestral land and a sacred well, balancing tradition with modern pressures. His steadfastness makes him a focal point in the struggle against the godman’s schemes.

Wife of Giri, she shares a simple, rooted life with their daughter Arya. She remains a steady presence for her family as violence and manipulation threaten their world. Her strength lies in nurturing the family amid rising tensions.

The couple’s young daughter whose poisoning becomes a catalyst for tragedy and resolve. Her death tests the family and fuels the community’s resolve to resist exploitation. Arya’s memory underscores the cost of the fight for justice.

An ally who reveals the identity of the liberator Azlan Muhammed and helps connect Giri with a larger resistance. He acts as a messenger and facilitator within the village’s struggle. His role is pivotal in illuminating a path toward truth and resistance.

A former Mumbai priest who stands for nonviolence and healing. His backstory includes loss and violence, shaping him into a symbolic liberator who defies the godman’s power. His survival and guiding presence propel the fight toward a higher moral purpose.

Azlan’s wife, who sacrifices herself to protect him during a pre-dawn assault. Her death underscores the personal costs of the broader battle against exploitation. Her memory motivates Azlan and the community to persevere.

Azlan’s sister, who becomes a target in the conflict and dies protecting her brother. Her sacrifice highlights the collateral cost of power struggles and the personal stakes for those close to Azlan. Her memory fuels the resolve of those opposing the godman.

A ruthless don whose influence and violence drive the assault on Azlan’s people. He represents the corrupt network that profits from fear and exploitation. His actions catalyze the heroism and resistance that unfold in the village.

A deadly antagonist whose pre-dawn assault aims to seize control of the land. His role embodies the raw violence that accompanies greed and political manipulation. His actions escalate the conflict and test the villagers' courage.

A figure associated with Bhagavan’s greed and fall, she appears as a symbolic presence tied to the manipulation of power. Her presence amplifies the critique of when faith and wealth corrupt leadership. She embodies the seductive pull of capital within the sacred space.

A powerful godman whose miracles and rhetoric lure followers and fuel a land-movement. His dirty tricks and desire for control drive much of the conflict, including the use of fear to manipulate communities. Ultimately, his own dependence on a controlling 'remote' contributes to his downfall as truth surfaces.