A wealthy but harsh widow who mistreats her stepdaughter Lakshmi and favors her own daughter Saroja. She attempts to arrange controversial marriages for her children, falls victim to her brother's schemes and a con artist, and ultimately reforms her household dynamics by relocating to her daughters' home.
Papa Rao's wife and mother of Saroja and Suryam, Kanthamma mistreats her mother-in-law, Parvatamma. After learning that Saroja's infant marriage has been performed, she has it annulled through the court and removes Saroja's wedding chain. Later, she is reformed after Papa Rao admits his guilt.
Bhushayya's daughter from his first wife who resents her stepmother's children. She and Sadanandam manipulate family events to drive a wedge between Ravi and Bhushayya, conspire with Chalapati, and eventually repent for their actions.
Sujatha's mischievous aunt, Vardhanamma humiliates Venkata Rangayya and Mahalakshmamma when they arrive at Sujatha's home. Her treatment of them prompts the visitors to leave, after which Sekhar accompanies and supports them at his hostel.
Durgamma is Srihari Rao's sister. During Raja Shekar and Shobha's engagement, she accuses Shekar's mother, Janakamma, of having a bad reputation. Her accusation prompts Srihari Rao to confront Janakamma and expel her and Shekar after Janakamma admits it is true.
The avaricious aunt of Ramu and Krishna. Driven by greed for the family property, she conspires with Bhushanam to murder the two boys. She later gains control in Rangapuram but is eventually confronted and taught a lesson by the grown-up brothers.
Domineering wife of Ramanaiah. Driven by envy, she manipulates Annapurna to exile Satyam's family, seizes household control, and usurps wealth. Her malicious plots are exposed, leading to her moral reform after witnessing the consequences of her actions.
Chukkalamma is Govindayya's wife. She and her husband refuse to acknowledge the marriage of Chitti and Bheemudu arranged at Viyanna's residence. Later, when Govindayya asks Venkatapathy to marry Chitti, Chukkalamma protests, helping bring Chitti and Bheemudu back together.
Soubhagyam is Pattabhi Ramayya's wife and the aunt of Rangoon Raja. Jealous and harsh toward her brother-in-law's family, she repeatedly scorns them and helps create discord in the household. Raja exploits her trust and persuades her to lend money against the family property; after the resulting troubles, she gradually reforms and joins the family reunion.
Kanaka Durgamma, called Kanakadurga in the plot, is Venkataramaiah's wife and Suguna's adoptive mother. She resents Suguna after the birth of her own daughter, Varam, and later sows suspicion in Varam about Chandram and Suguna's closeness. By the end, she reforms as the family reunites.
Susheela's maternal aunt who, alongside her husband, treats Susheela with disdain and expels her from their home following the workplace harassment incident.
Kasulamma is Janardhan Rao's wife and lives with him and their family. The plot identifies her as part of the household but gives her no specific actions in the conflict over the property, Krishna's disappearance, or Bachi's schemes.
Suryakantham has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Signature works include Gundamma Katha, Mangalya Balam, Ummadi Mogudu. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
