The undefeated protagonist and drifting warrior. Adopted by Ayyanar, he is later revealed to be the biological son of his mentor's rival. He wins numerous arena battles, rejects romantic advances, and accidentally kills his companions due to a crowd and mask misunderstanding during a festival.
Lady Macaulay is associated with the Portuguese opposition defeated by Vaaliban.
Vaaliban fights the Portuguese forces in the confrontation involving Lady Macaulay and the Portuguese fighter king.
Vaaliban defeats Mallan despite the deceitful tactics used by Mallan's family.
Chamathakan challenges Vaaliban to fight Mangottu Mallan, described as the village's most powerful fighter.
Jamanthipoovu becomes part of Vaaliban's traveling circle before the festival tragedy.
Jamanthipoovu requests a ride because she cannot walk, and the traveling group takes her along.
Rangarani's unrequited feelings later contribute to the misunderstanding surrounding the festival tragedy.
Rangarani proposes to Vaaliban outside Malaikottai, but he rejects her and says he cannot love anyone.
Chamathakan turns his humiliation by Vaaliban into a sustained revenge campaign.
Vaaliban clashes with Chamathakan after blocking his advances toward Rangapattinam Rangarani.
Ayyanar raises Vaaliban as his adopted son while concealing his true parentage.
Ayyanar adopted Vaaliban as a newborn after taking him from his deceased mother.
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