Adhiseshan (played by Prakash Raj) appears in Manithan.
A prominent criminal lawyer who initially secures Rahul Dewan's acquittal by exploiting media bias and lack of evidence. He conspires with a fake witness to extort more money from the Dewan family, but is ultimately defeated in court by Sakthivel's relentless investigation. Priya Dharmalingam (played by Hansika Motwani) appears in Manithan.
Sakthivel's cousin and fiancée. She strongly criticizes Sakthi when he accepts a bribe, urging him to uphold justice. She accompanies him on investigations and is injured in a hit-and-run but remains a steadfast moral compass. Surya (played by Vivek) appears in Manithan.
Sakthi's uncle who provides crucial logistical support by helping him obtain and secure video footage of the Land Cruiser involved in the fatal accident. Dhanapal (played by Radha Ravi) appears in Manithan.
The presiding judge who handles the PIL case. He initially warns Sakthi to gather evidence, manages courtroom proceedings and cross-examinations, protects Sakthi with a police bodyguard after an attack, and ultimately delivers the final verdict sentencing Rahul to 14 years. Jennifer (played by Aishwarya Rajesh) appears in Manithan.
A journalist who assists Sakthi by traveling to Vandavasi to help locate and interview a survivor of the original accident, providing crucial media and investigative support. Judge (played by Kalairani) appears in Manithan.
The sessions court judge in the initial trial who presides over Rahul Dewan's case. He accepts Adhiseshan's argument regarding lack of evidence and media targeting, resulting in Rahul's initial acquittal. Vijay Nair (played by Krishna Kumar) appears in Manithan.
Priya's Sister (played by Angana Roy) appears in Manithan.
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Characters
Adhiseshan
(played by Prakash Raj) — supporting
A prominent criminal lawyer who initially secures Rahul Dewan's acquittal by exploiting media bias and lack of evidence. He conspires with a fake witness to extort more money from the Dewan family, bu...
Priya Dharmalingam
(played by Hansika Motwani) — supporting
Sakthivel's cousin and fiancée. She strongly criticizes Sakthi when he accepts a bribe, urging him to uphold justice. She accompanies him on investigations and is injured in a hit-and-run but remains...
Surya
(played by Vivek) — supporting
Sakthi's uncle who provides crucial logistical support by helping him obtain and secure video footage of the Land Cruiser involved in the fatal accident.
Dhanapal
(played by Radha Ravi) — supporting
The presiding judge who handles the PIL case. He initially warns Sakthi to gather evidence, manages courtroom proceedings and cross-examinations, protects Sakthi with a police bodyguard after an attac...
Jennifer
(played by Aishwarya Rajesh) — supporting
A journalist who assists Sakthi by traveling to Vandavasi to help locate and interview a survivor of the original accident, providing crucial media and investigative support.
Judge
(played by Kalairani) — supporting
The sessions court judge in the initial trial who presides over Rahul Dewan's case. He accepts Adhiseshan's argument regarding lack of evidence and media targeting, resulting in Rahul's initial acquit...
Vijay Nair
(played by Krishna Kumar) — supporting
Priya's Sister
(played by Angana Roy) — supporting
