Raghu's manager who embezzles company funds alongside his lover Manorama, causing the business to fail and driving Raghu's family into poverty.
An arrogant, money-minded estate owner who lives at Chinnamalai Estate and is father to Chellappa, Kanchana, and Nirmala. He wants his daughters to marry wealthy men, but his plans become tangled in their love affairs. After learning the truth behind the impersonation and seeing that his daughters will not give up their lovers, he accepts their wishes.
Mani is Anandan's reformist and intellectual friend. When Anandan plans to kill Vedhachalam, Mani urges him to sharpen his mind rather than his knife, shelters him, and helps him assume Paramanandam's identity. Later, Mani brings Anandan to Vedhachalam as a lawyer so he can defend Moorthy.
Vedachalam is a wealthy businessman from Ooty, married to Sundari and father of Ravi. He has concealed a second marriage and a daughter, creating the central conflict. Although he initially presents the other Vijaya as a friend's daughter, Ravi's actions force him to confess, after which Sundari forgives him and accepts his daughter.
The cowardly uncle of Princess Bommi who secretly schemes to marry her himself. He opposes Veeran's relationship with Bommi by exploiting her father's prejudice against Veeran's low birth. Later, he manipulates the King of Madurai by poisoning his mind against Veeran, leading to the protagonist's false treason accusation and brutal sentencing.
A retired headmaster and father of Maheshwaran, Raman, and Krishna, Ethiaraj runs the family's finances and maintains order in their shared home. He divides the house into separate portions for his sons and takes turns eating with each household to prevent conflict. He warns the family to live within its means, but they ignore his advice while preparing to impress Bama.
Thirumalai is a playboy who tries to separate Selvam and Malathi, who are in love. His interference threatens their relationship and makes him an obstacle for the couple. The plot summary identifies his role in their romance but gives no further details about his motives or what becomes of him.
Venkatachalam is Sarala's father and a friend of Anandan. After Sarala loses her ability to walk, he is inspired by a doctor's account of another woman's recovery after childbirth. He arranges Sarala's marriage to Anandan, with the condition that it may be dissolved if she is not cured within two years.
A land agent and Muthu's father who supports the Zamindar. He orchestrates a malicious plot by using his servant to spread false rumors about an affair between Aalavanthan and Mohini. His deception causes Aalavanthan's injury but is eventually exposed, forcing him to publicly confess his wrongdoings to the villagers.
The wealthy, money-minded father of Muthu and Manickam who is largely indifferent to life's other aspects and arranges Manickam's marriage.
Prema’s lover, whose affair with Sundarangathan’s wife becomes central to the conflict. Sundarangathan infiltrates his household in disguise and accompanies him to Prema’s palace. After Madhivanan brings him to Sorgapuri, Namakharam confesses to the affair, helping establish Sundarangathan’s innocence.
The wealthy zamindar of Kalathur and father of Rajalingam. Initially strict about the secret marriage, he later witnesses Kannamma's unwavering loyalty and silence, leading him to formally accept her into the family.
T. S. Balaiah has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Signature works include Kadhalikka Neramillai, Ratha Paasam, Karuppu Panam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
