Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa (played by Rajinikanth) is a protagonist in Lingaa.
A witty and cunning thief who initially refuses to help but is brought to Solaiyur by Lakshmi. After learning the true heroic history of his grandfather, he reforms, helps expose the corrupt MP Nagabooshan, kills him during a bomb plot, and saves the dam. Ultimately pardoned for past crimes due to his heroic actions and leaves with Lakshmi. Lakshmi (played by Anushka Shetty) appears in Lingaa.
Karunakara's granddaughter and a journalist who searches for the descendant of Raja Lingeswaran to open an abandoned temple. She travels to Solaiyur with Lingaa, assists in gathering evidence against Nagabooshan, and is kidnapped by the villain. After being rescued by Lingaa, they embark on a new chapter together. Bharathi (played by Sonakshi Sinha) appears in Lingaa.
Referred to as Mani Bharathi in the historical flashback. She was in love with Raja Lingeswaran, participated in the dam construction, and accompanied him into exile when he was falsely accused and banished by the British authorities. Lingaa's Friend (played by Santhanam) appears in Lingaa.
Nagabooshan (played by Jagapati Babu) appears in Lingaa.
A corrupt MP who plots to destroy the Solaiyur Dam to embezzle construction funds. He murders the initial inspector, attempts to bribe another, and is eventually exposed when Lingaa leaks the hidden inspection report. Kidnaps Lakshmi in a bomb-rigged balloon but is killed by Lingaa. Freedom fighter (played by Dev Gill) appears in Lingaa.
Mentioned in the historical account as someone Raja Lingeswaran encountered and warned during a train confrontation. This interaction precedes Lingeswaran's decision to fight the British and build the dam for the village's benefit. Karunakara's father (played by Vijayakumar) appears in Lingaa.
In the historical flashback, he vowed to keep the temple Raja Lingeswaran built closed until his descendant returned to the village. This vow was passed down and kept by Karunakara to protect the temple and the dam's secret.
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Characters
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
(played by Rajinikanth) — protagonist
A witty and cunning thief who initially refuses to help but is brought to Solaiyur by Lakshmi. After learning the true heroic history of his grandfather, he reforms, helps expose the corrupt MP Nagabo...
Lakshmi
(played by Anushka Shetty) — supporting
Karunakara's granddaughter and a journalist who searches for the descendant of Raja Lingeswaran to open an abandoned temple. She travels to Solaiyur with Lingaa, assists in gathering evidence against...
Bharathi
(played by Sonakshi Sinha) — supporting
Referred to as Mani Bharathi in the historical flashback. She was in love with Raja Lingeswaran, participated in the dam construction, and accompanied him into exile when he was falsely accused and ba...
Lingaa's Friend
(played by Santhanam) — supporting
Nagabooshan
(played by Jagapati Babu) — supporting
A corrupt MP who plots to destroy the Solaiyur Dam to embezzle construction funds. He murders the initial inspector, attempts to bribe another, and is eventually exposed when Lingaa leaks the hidden i...
Freedom fighter
(played by Dev Gill) — supporting
Mentioned in the historical account as someone Raja Lingeswaran encountered and warned during a train confrontation. This interaction precedes Lingeswaran's decision to fight the British and build the...
Karunakara's father
(played by Vijayakumar) — supporting
In the historical flashback, he vowed to keep the temple Raja Lingeswaran built closed until his descendant returned to the village. This vow was passed down and kept by Karunakara to protect the temp...
Key Relationships
Lakshmi → Nagabooshan
(Conflict Hostage)
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa → Freedom fighter
(Conflict Historical Opponent)
Bharathi → Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
(Romantic Lover)
Lakshmi → Karunakara's father
(Family Granddaughter)
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa → Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
(Family Ancestor)
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa → Nagabooshan
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa → Karunakara's father
(Alliance Allied Guardian)
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa → Lakshmi
(Romantic Partner)
Lingaa's Friend → Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
(friend)
Story Analysis
A cunning thief discovers his noble ancestry and unites with a journalist to protect a historic dam from corrupt exploitation.
