Udaharanam Sujatha

A high-school dropout and single mother who works multiple jobs to fund Athira's education. She is relentlessly determined, optimistic, and willing to take risks to secure a better future for her daughter. Her naivete about social norms sometimes creates misunderstandings, but her core is selfless love.

Sujatha's daughter, initially unmotivated and wary of her mother's methods. She grows competitive with Sujatha in academics and learns perseverance through the tutoring arrangement. The journey culminates in a strong SSLC performance and inspiration to aim for Civil Service.

A kind, wealthy employer who believes in unconventional solutions to help others. He introduces the plan for Sujatha to enroll in Athira's school and become her math tutor. He acts as a catalyst for change and a moral anchor in the story.

A compassionate district administrator who empathizes with Sujatha's situation. She shares her own background to encourage Athira and underscores that social mobility is possible with hard work and opportunity. Her interaction reveals the systemic challenges faced by economically disadvantaged families.

A supportive figure in the coaching center who understands the mother-daughter dynamics and encourages both to pursue education. He provides a space where Sujatha can learn and Athira can grow without public embarrassment. His belief in education underlines the film's hopeful tone.

A strict landlady who burdens Sujatha with debts and tests her endurance. Her dismissive, sometimes humiliating attitudes reflect the social pressure faced by single mothers in urban settings. She becomes a counterpoint to Sujatha's perseverance.

Athira's friend who reveals information about Sujatha's real work. His perspective shows the peer environment that can influence a student's choices. He also represents the community context around Athira's education.

A school or community figure who appears in Athira's circle, offering observations that shape Athira and Sujatha's decisions. He contributes to the portrayal of everyday life in Thiruvananthapuram.