Vaidehi Kathirunthal

An unkempt, roguish man with a surprisingly powerful singing voice. He carries a heavy past linked to Vaidehi and her sister, and his charm masks a capacity for sacrifice and care. He becomes the catalyst for understanding between the lovers and the village, ultimately paying a final price.

A sorrowful widow living under social ostracism after her arranged marriage tragedy. She endures a stern father and a life defined by loss, yet her grace and dignity draw Vellaisamy toward a cautious alliance. Her evolving bond with Vellaisamy anchors the film’s emotional core.

Vellaisamy’s cousin who loves him, her hopes crushed when he pretends to be engaged to another. Her heartbreak leads to a desperate act that underlines the dangers of longing and the village’s meddling.

The ruthless guardian of village order and Sengamalam’s brother. He enforces social codes with menace, and his actions precipitate the central conflict that pits love against communal rule.

A-rich widower consumed by grief and alcohol after his daughter’s fate. His weakness mirrors the village’s broader failures to support vulnerable women, fueling the tragedy that unfolds.

A young man in love with Sengamalam, whose relationship faces communal opposition and family opposition. He embodies the push-and-pull between desire and duty in the village.

Nataraj’s beloved whose romance is threatened by her brother’s anger and village tradition. She represents hopeful affection caught in a web of authority.