Anand is the central figure and the sole provider for his widowed mother and younger sister, Viji. Guided by Muthu, he becomes a street performer after his brother Raja leaves home. Years later, Raja helps him gain fame as a dancer, and Anand is reunited with his family and falls in love with Radha's twin sister.
Orphaned cousin of Rajapaandi who moves to the village for work. He falls in love with Vennila despite caste barriers and ultimately marries her after resolving the central conflict.
Viswanath is a devoted singer who sacrifices his schooling and works hard to support his cousin Kaveri. After she rejects him and marries someone else, he is devastated, but Sandhya saves him and they challenge each other to succeed. He later becomes a famous singer and marries Sandhya.
Michael is a street musician living in poverty with his friends Balu, Raja, and Manohar. He dances and plays the tabla as the group tries to prove its musical talents. He helps shelter Gowri, later joins the others in seeking her and Suresh's support for their competition, and shares in the group's eventual victory.
An Ayyappan devotee whose story takes place during a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. After someone steals his belongings, he begins worshipping the deity, and an elephant brings the stolen things back to him. His episode presents a miracle that restores what he lost.
Krishna is Damodar's son and a drunkard whose drinking damages his life. He was in love with Aparna, but a difference of opinion led them to separate. Aparna later admits she cannot forget him, and the two eventually marry.
Tharani is Ibrahim Rowther's son and a member of the criminal side of the conflict. He attempts to kill Subramaniam, but Madhavan stops him and reveals his true identity. His failed attack intensifies the confrontation between Ibrahim's group and Madhavan while exposing the family connection at the center of the story.
Deepak is the idealistic son of a judge who does not initially realize that his family's luxuries come from bribes. After witnessing his father accept a payoff and hearing his mother defend their wealth, he is horrified, sets fire to his Yamaha bike, and leaves home. He joins the other young people at the suicide point and agrees to their plan to live together for 100 days.
Anand Babu has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Signature works include Paadum Vaanampadi, Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam, Suriyan Chandiran. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
