Zinda

A software engineer who is suddenly torn from his wife and life. His year-long captivity hardens him, teaching him discipline through makeshift martial arts, and converting grief into a resolve for vengeance. He becomes singularly focused on finding and punishing those responsible, even as the truth remains elusive.

Bala's high-school rival who orchestrates Bala's imprisonment and later reveals himself as the hooded savior. He uses complex manipulation to torment Bala, driven by a long-standing grudge tied to Reema. His motives are rooted in jealousy and retribution, not mercy.

A Bangkok taxi driver who befriends Bala and helps him track down his captors. She provides practical support and a wary ally, navigating danger with pragmatism. Her loyalty becomes a bridge between Bala's past trauma and his pursuit of truth.

Bala's wife, whose murder adds a personal stake to the revenge plot. Her death haunts Bala, motivating his actions even as he uncovers the layers of deceit around her and Rohit. Her memory anchors the emotional core of the film.

Owner of the private prison where Bala is imprisoned for pay-per-inmates. He embodies the corrupt system that monetizes human misery and uses brutality to keep captives under control. His defeat is integral to Bala's freedom and revelation of the truth.

Bala's friend who aids him in the early stages but is killed in the process, highlighting the cost of vengeance. He represents loyalty and the high personal stakes of Bala's mission. His death deepens Bala's resolve.

Rohit's elder sister from Bala's school days; her memory haunts the feud that drives Rohit's revenge. She is central to the backstory that explains the root of the vendetta. Her legacy influences Bala's path toward confronting Rohit.

A separate character bearing the Reema name, possibly representing another thread of past relationships that shaped Rohit's psyche. Her presence hints at the broader social networks entangled in the conflict. She adds to the web of connections that Bala must navigate.