Kannagi is Kovalan's faithful wife and the central figure of the story. When their household's funds are depleted, she offers to sell her golden anklet, but its value causes Kovalan to be falsely accused of theft. She proves their innocence before the king and queen, then destroys the dancer's native village before ascending to heaven.
Thanabakkiam, the protective wife of Sahadevan and mother of Sundhari. After her husband's disappearance, she defends her daughter's relationship with Kanagu, survives a house fire, works in a plantation, and later reunites with her family.
Jodha Bai is Salim's mother and Akbar's wife. When Salim asks her to support his wish to marry Anarkali, she is involved in the family conflict but ultimately prevents him from confronting Akbar with an army. Her actions reflect the tension between maternal concern and imperial authority.
The Queen is the mother of the twins, Parthiban and Vikraman. Kept apart from Vikraman by Naganathan, she learns through a maidservant that Parthiban is also her son and goes to the prison to order his release. Later, she pleads with her sons to stop fighting for control of the kingdom.
Annapurna is Parvathi's mother-in-law. When Parvathi flees Venu's house after learning the truth and attempts suicide, Annapurna rescues her. Parvathi then reaches her husband's home, though she remains afraid to reveal her identity because she worries that Dr. Chandra Sekhar may doubt her chastity.
Manikyamba is Kambhoja Raju's benevolent younger queen and Sarabandi's mother. After the other queens frame her for poisoning their children, she is ostracized and gives birth to Sarabandi in a secluded forest under divine protection. Years later, she tells him the truth and sends him to find the medicine that can save his father.
Papa Rao's mother and Chandrasekhar's grandmother, Parvatamma is mistreated by Kanthamma and leaves the household with her daughter and grandchildren. Hoping to reunite the families, she arranges Chandrasekhar and Saroja's infant marriage. She later reveals their past to Chandrasekhar, opposes Saroja's forced alliance, and is wounded when Papa Rao shoots at the fleeing couple.
Matriarch of the joint family and wife of Kutumba Rao. She dotes on her grandson Babu and raises him as her own. Her declining health shifts responsibilities to Susheela, and her emotional collapse upon discovering betrayals triggers the antagonist's reform.
Shankar's parent who lives with him in the village. She is deeply shocked and later dies after learning that Kamakshi has brought their family house to auction.
Wife of Rao Bahadoor Prakasam and Raghu's mother. She compassionately shelters Susheela when she is abandoned by her family, providing her with a safe haven during a difficult period.
Shekar’s mother, Kamalamma looks down on Prakash’s family and hopes her son will make a wealthy match. She approaches Kokila’s father with a marriage proposal for Shekar, contributing to the conflict between the two friends. By the end, she regrets her actions.
Goddess Parvathi answers the queen's prayer by appearing in the guise of an old woman and restoring Pratap after Jayanti turns him into a statue. She explains Jayanti's curse and guides Pratap in stealing and hiding the maiden's sari, enabling him to marry her. Pratap later expresses gratitude to her.
P. Kannamba has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Signature works include Kannagi, Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali, Anarkali. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
