Arjuna's disciple who is tricked into standing on a magical box by Shakuni. This forces him to involuntarily expose the Kauravas' true malicious intentions behind their marriage proposal.
Jagapati is Kiran's father and the head of a family with three sons. He and his family receive shelter from his best friend Dharma Rayudu during the floods, but Jagapati does not offer financial help when his friend is forced to sell his home. He later discovers that the dam funds were stolen and learns of Janaki's role in the false photograph.
A highway robber captured by Krishna Prasad, who secretly frees him so they can share the loot. Naaganna later tries to steal Krishna's earnings and is left stranded in the desert, leading him to ally with Bijili. After learning the treasure secret, he disguises himself as Pagadaala Subbayya, but later returns to Krishna's side and joins the quest.
Bhujangam is Gajapathi Rao's younger brother and a vicious man who manipulates him into involvement in Balaram's murder. He later becomes a powerful gangster and the father of Raja. In the climax, he captures Shanti to force Kalyan and Gopi to hand over the treasure, but the brothers defeat the criminals.
Mumbaji presents himself as holy while exploiting public faith for personal gain. After Tukaram exiles him, he retaliates by causing hardship, accusing Tukaram of atheism and later claiming he stole verses. He also hides the Lord's statue and reports Tukaram to Sivaji, but Tukaram ultimately retrieves Mumbaji's amputated limbs.
Radha's wealthy father who refuses Gopi's marriage proposal due to his financial status. He intercepts and alters Gopi's farewell letter, lies to Radha about her baby being stillborn, and later confesses his deception to ask for forgiveness upon the family's reunion.
Ganapathi's henchman and husband of Santha. Initially involved in the village's oppressive dynamics, he is falsely accused of black-marketing and imprisoned. Within jail, Chandram helps him recognize his errors, leading to his eventual release and redemption.
Nagabhushanam has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Signature works include Edi Nijam?, Neti Bharatam, Anuragalu. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
