Vaaname Ellai

An idealistic son of a judge who slowly discovers his father’s bribe-taking. He creates a video song about societal corruption and confronts his family’s moral decay, sparking a personal crisis. His journey from anger to a renewed will to live drives the group’s arc and the film’s message about choosing life over despair.

Rich, carefree son of M. R. T. who loves Suguna despite his father’s disapproval. His world is upended when a plan to separate the lovers is hatched, pushing him toward emotional extremes. His path from pampered youth to a man reassessing his priorities mirrors the film’s critique of privileged indecision.

Suguna’s widowed mother who worries about social status and is drawn into a complex web of family alliances. She embodies the pragmatic pressures of marriage, dowry, and social climbing that the youths reject. Her stance illustrates the generational tension between tradition and modern impulses.

A woman fleeing an arranged marriage with a very wealthy, much older man. Her decision to escape highlights the cost of oppressive customs and the longing for self-determination. She becomes part of the collective quest for a life chosen freely rather than forced by circumstance.

A gang-rape victim whose experience exemplifies the social injuries the youths confront. Her presence underscores the film’s critique of gender-based violence and the resilience required to reclaim dignity. Her arc intersects with the group’s broader search for purpose and justice.

A poor, high-caste youth whose academic scores belie his economic vulnerability. He serves as the moral conscience of the group, secretly trying to redirect his friends away from suicide. His staged death and the father’s reaction become a catalyst for the others to reconsider life’s value.

A powerful, controlling father figure orchestrating his son’s future through wealth and alliances. He embodies the corrupt structures the youths resist. His opposition to young love and his broader ambitions set the stage for conflict and eventual self-reflection among the younger characters.

A judge whose professional success is shadowed by personal moral compromises. His bribe-taking habits reveal a clash between public duty and private gain, prompting Deepak’s fierce critique of corruption. His actions catalyze the family’s unraveling and the youths’ rebellious response.

The mother of Babu and Sabu, representing the older generation’s concern for family reputation and security. Her presence hints at the domestic pressures that often accompany dowry and arranged marriages. She embodies the continuity of traditional values within the changing social landscape.

A friend within the group who accompanies the four youths through their 100-day experiment with life. His interactions help reveal different attitudes toward risk, responsibility, and the value of living with purpose. His presence adds humor and humanity to the ensemble.

A friend who witnesses Deepak’s transformation and participates in the collective decision to re-evaluate life’s meaning. His role underscores the importance of peer influence in moments of crisis and renewal. He represents ordinary citizens drawn into a larger moral conversation.