Shankaran's elderly father and a committed communist. He harbors deep-rooted faith and conviction but feels profoundly let down by the failure to achieve equal rights for Dalits. He disapproves of his son's homosexuality, contrasting with the community's relative tolerance. His character represents the older generation's political disillusionment.
Father and son navigating ideological and personal differences within a displaced Dalit family.
Traditional communist father's disapproval clashes with his son's queer relationship.
Shared commitment to challenging political and social hierarchies.
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