A lobby agent and mediator who uses his government connections to earn money and direct it toward people in need. Raised by Subbaiyah after being abandoned as an infant, he seeks justice for his mother's murder by exposing and ultimately killing Abhyankkar. He is married to Vembu and works closely with his assistant Maaran.
The protagonist who suffers from auditory hallucinations and memory disturbances. Through psychiatric hypnosis, he relives his past life as Sharma, a man betrayed and murdered by his wife Jayalakshmi and Nataraj. His body is temporarily possessed by Sharma’s soul, leading him to confront the drug syndicate responsible for his modern-day troubles and ultimately protect his pregnant wife before departing peacefully.
Malaysian returnee who falls in love with Leela and assists her family financially. He enters an arranged marriage with her, faces interference from her friends in Chennai, and secretly adopts the pseudonym 'Vikram' to support her acting career. He overcomes his severe fear of fire to rescue her from kidnappers, ultimately revealing his true identity to reconcile with her.
Ranjith Kumar is a journalist and devoted father raising his young daughter after the violent death of her mother. He investigates Chezhiyan’s murder, suspects it was orchestrated by an unseen influencer, and leads his colleagues in pursuing evidence against powerful people. He also asks to copy the server material so his newspaper can complete its investigation.
A former ADGP who travels from Mumbai to Chennai to unofficially lead the investigation into Ramya's murder, which resembles the case of his own murdered daughter. He works with Inspector Shruthi and constable Kaali, pursues the killer, and enlists Tamizharivu's photographic memory to help solve the case.
A former member of a secret Indian force known as Code 2223, Salim is presumed dead and sent to live quietly in the Andaman Islands after a staged fire kills his fiancée and friends. Traumatized and largely silent, he befriends Burma and protects Sowmiya, her family, and a wounded puppy from Daali's men. He ultimately confronts Daali and is shot by the Chief.
Arul is a wealthy businessman who returns from abroad to manage the textile businesses built by his family. After his mother falls into a coma, he accepts a demanding 48-day life as a beggar to save her, concealing his identity while developing a relationship with Magizhini and confronting threats to his property and safety.
Annadurai and Thambidurai are lookalike brothers, both played by Vijay Antony. Annadurai is a good-hearted man whose grief over Esther's death leads him to alcoholism; he protects Eswari, later takes responsibility for killing a bar owner, and ultimately sacrifices himself to save Thambidurai. Thambidurai is a kind PT teacher who becomes a don, then turns against Karuppiah and faces an encounter order.
An American surgeon who travels to India to find his biological parents after discovering he was adopted. He adopts the name Kaali, sets up a free clinic, conducts DNA tests, and ultimately uncovers his true lineage as the son of Father John and Poomayilu, eventually leaving the village after completing his mission.
Smart but traumatized detective investigating Leila's murder. The case resonates personally due to parallels with his own daughter's death, which previously strained his marriage.
Former Hyderabad IPS officer and renowned murder solver who moves to Chennai to avenge his wife's death. He secretly loves his neighbor Dharini, who resembles his late wife. To protect Dharini and her mother from Vamsi's murder charges, he orchestrates the killing of Vamsi and surrenders to the police, taking full blame to misdirect investigators. His complex motive drives the narrative's central mystery and resolution.
The central protagonist and an idealistic private hospital doctor who prioritizes helping poor patients over profit. His charitable actions clash with hospital management and colleagues, strain his relationship with Nisha, and ultimately lead to his dismissal. After a violent encounter with police, he takes four rapists hostage at a hotel to expose their crimes and the political cover-up orchestrated by the Home Minister, becoming a vigilante figure fighting systemic corruption.
Vijay Antony has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Their work is anchored in the Pichaikkaran Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Shakthi Thirumagan, Thimiru Pudichavan, Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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