Chakri's father and a deeply envious, malevolent figure who harbors resentment toward his elder brother Veera Narasimharayalu. Masquerading as loyal, he seizes power by assassinating Veera and murderously slaughtering Lakshmi and the royal family. His greed and treachery set the tragic events in motion, ultimately leading to his own demise at the hands of the possessed Sohini.