Ruler of Khansaar, complex loyalty to Deva, trapped by political machinations and family secrets.
Central protagonist. A 10-year-old boy travels to his grandparents' rural Kerala home in the late 1970s for a funeral. His experiences and cultural self-discovery during the sixteen-day mourning period are narrated through the perspective of his adult self returning years later to recount the experience.
Pattelar is a ruthless feudal lord and mining-company owner seeking the gold-rich mountain near Kaaniyar. He is responsible for the deaths of Krishna’s parents and adoptive sister, orders Rebecca’s murder, and directs Rairu to foment violence and destroy the village. Krishna confronts him a year later.
A debutant actor who falls in love with co-star Tara on set. Twenty years later, he is a major movie star who travels to Lisbon to apologize for a past mistake, ultimately discovering he has a daughter with Tara.
A television reporter for Kerala Today, Nandakumar travels to Pannakamkudi with his cameraman to report on farmers’ financial hardship and suicides. Despite pressure from his media management to stop reporting and return to the city, he stays, and with Celine and the villagers seeks ways to help them.
Eesho is John's and Annamma's son and a sought-after creative director in Bangalore. He has lived with Anna for years and faces a crisis when she becomes pregnant, while his parents announce Annamma's pregnancy. He eventually creates the advertisement that restores his relationship with Kurian.
The ambitious and strategic crown prince of Khansaar who sacrificed his territorial claims to save his childhood friend Deva. Expelled by his father, he returns to challenge the ruling order, advocating for a ceasefire while maneuvering through political betrayals. He ultimately elevates Deva to the position of 'Salaar,' cementing their lifelong bond and shared destiny.
John Karim is the chief security guard of the convoy carrying foreign currency. The friends witness him kill the other security guards, then help him defeat the gang attacking the convoy. Impressed by his fighting ability, they agree to split the money with him and leave Neethu's share in his care at the dock while they go to confront Kamath.
Protagonist; a renowned cardiac surgeon whose life transforms from irresponsibility to profound ethical dedication through a challenging internship in Munnar.
Widowed astrophysicist and father to Adam. He researches a comet's EMP effect in the Himalayas while struggling with emotional distance and bipolar schizoaffective disorder, which manifests his inner turmoil.
Former drug enforcer turned mechanic. Saves Aju from police, rejects Deepika but sells her Redex leading to her overdose. Guilt-stricken, he protects Seema, uncovers a bomb plot, kills Selvam and Damodar, and triggers a blast that leaves him critically injured but alive.
A police officer who hits Vinu's motorcycle on Christmas night and takes him to the hospital. He later investigates the group's secrets, reveals that the stolen money is counterfeit, and offers them a choice. Ultimately, he is revealed to be the notorious gangster Christopher Moriarty in disguise.
Prithviraj Sukumaran has 185 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Lucifer Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Khalifa: The Ruler, The Goat Life, Daayra. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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