A rigid and obstinate poor priest whose strict principles initially hinder his family's progress. He forbids his daughter Lalitha from working and later disowns and expels her upon discovering her secret sacrifices, demonstrating his inability to understand her struggles.
Dharmalingam is a union leader who clashes with Raja and insults him. Ramu initially seeks revenge against him, but after joining the factory and learning about the workers’ abject poverty, Ramu realizes Dharmalingam was right to take up their fight. This realization shifts Ramu’s loyalties toward the workers.
The elder brother of Vasudevan and widower who marries Sulochana under family persuasion. He relies on her to fill the maternal and domestic roles in their home. He remains deeply grateful to her throughout their marriage and thanks her before her passing.
James is a family friend who takes in Manickam's newborn daughter after Maragatham entrusts the baby to him. The child grows up as Mary in his household. After his release from prison, Manickam joins James as a driver so he can be near Mary, and Aalavandhar hopes to gain James's property through Mary's marriage to Rajan.
Kannamma's father who initially hides her secret marriage and abandons their grandson to save face. He later regrets his actions, confesses the truth, and attempts to publicly reveal Selvam's identity to resolve the family conflict.
Murugan is Chokkalingam's trusted spy inside the Vanjikottai palace. He helps spread awareness of the revolution, works with Chokkalingam and the hidden rebels, and is arrested with Rangamma during the uprising. Sundar rescues him, and he later mobilizes the people to confront Senapathi and locate the execution site.
S. V. Subbaiah has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Signature works include Arangetram, Kalai Kovil, Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
