The protagonist who returns to Thanjavur twenty-two years after leaving his hometown for his cousin's wedding. He reconnects with family, discovers his cherished old bicycle, and forms a deep emotional bond with a mysterious relative. His journey culminates in overcoming guilt and finally addressing his relative by his true name.
A compassionate seminary student who reports Bergmans's misconduct, leading to his expulsion. He becomes a village priest, reforms the community, and mentors Thomas. After being falsely accused and imprisoned for four years due to Bergmans's revenge plot, he returns to help Thomas break free from evil, ultimately triumphing over his nemesis.
Orthodox Hindu journalism student who falls in love with a Muslim schoolgirl in Bombay.
A R.A.W. cryptologist who initially pursues Roja's sister Shenbagam but proposes to Roja instead. After moving to Baramulla for a communications assignment, he is kidnapped by Kashmiri terrorists. While captive, he defends the Indian flag from burning and attempts to reason with his captors. He eventually escapes, convinces his pursuer Liaqat to spare him, and successfully reunites with Roja at the hostage exchange.
A non-resident Indian with a Ph.D. from Harvard, Thomas returns to Ooty to manage his father’s business and reconnects with his childhood friend Priya. He falls in love with her and asks Deva to help change her mind about becoming a nun. Though Priya ultimately chooses Deva, Thomas accepts their relationship and helps her leave the convent.
A highly influential scientist and former political figure who secretly runs a massive organized crime syndicate through pharmaceutical and mineral monopolies. He manipulates government officials, eliminates whistleblowers, installs a surveillance bug on Mithran, and orchestrates complex schemes to evade justice while protecting his illicit empire.
Siddarth Abhimanyu / Venkanna is a scientist and the hidden leader of an extensive criminal network. He conducts illegal medical operations, uses violence to protect his activities, kills his father through an arranged accident, and is ultimately exposed and arrested after Dhruva manipulates him into revealing evidence.
A young IAS officer and newly appointed district collector, Arjun seeks to end the violence through lawful methods and targets Devaraj 'Deva' and Surya. He is Kalyani's second son and Surya's half-brother, though the family connection is revealed late. After Devaraj's death, Arjun is transferred and leaves with Subbulakshmi.
A wealthy businessman and single father, Bhaskar runs the textile and real estate businesses he took over from his father. His crude, aggressive way of handling problems earns him the name “Rascal.” He protects his son and Shivani, grows close to Anu, and ultimately saves them from Sanjay before marrying Anu.
A dreaded gangster who has carried out dirty jobs for Dakshayani and possesses information about her involvement in the Morampudi bombing. Shiva transports him to Bangalore to testify; Raju fights alongside Shiva and later dies protecting him from Nataraj. His recorded confession helps expose Dakshayani's crimes.
Adithya Maravarman is a charismatic aristocratic thief involved in robbery, drugs, and illicit business, whose manuscript grants him astral-projection powers. He possesses others to destroy ACP Vikram's life, kills several people, impersonates ACP Vikram, and pursues revenge before surviving their final confrontation.
Arvind Swamy has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Terrorism Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include Thalattu, Gandhi Talks, Meiyazhagan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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