Character Relationship Map: Sullu

Characters

• Jithu (played by Vasudev Sajeesh Marar) — protagonist

  Jithu is the young son of Manoj and Shobha, whose playful childhood is shadowed by tension at home and trouble at school. After hiding a poor progress card and enduring his father's harsh scolding, he...

• Shobha (played by Anumol) — supporting

  Shobha is Jithu's mother and Manoj's wife. She worries about the strain in their household and tells Manoj that he takes his frustrations out on Jithu. When Jithu goes missing, she joins the search; a...

• Manoj (played by Vijay Babu) — supporting

  Manoj is Jithu's father and Shobha's husband, frequently consumed by work, money worries, and resentment toward his younger brother Babu. He harshly scolds Jithu over school trouble, but also shares a...

• Babu (played by Kichu Tellus) — supporting

  Babu is Manoj's younger brother, whose family's apparent ability to afford outings fuels Manoj's resentment. His family leaves on a two-day trip, but returns after an urgent call. Later, Babu calls Ma...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Babu → Jithu (Family Uncle And Nephew) — Babu is Jithu's uncle and is connected to the children through the invitation to play; he later calls Manoj after Jithu goes missing.

  The plot identifies Babu as Manoj's younger brother and says Jithu is invited to join the children's games when Babu's family plans a trip.

• Manoj → Babu (Family Resentful Brothers) — Manoj's resentment toward Babu reflects a strained sibling relationship, even as Babu calls when Jithu is missing.

  Manoj says his hard work helped his younger brother succeed, while Shobha urges him to be less resentful toward Babu.

• Manoj → Shobha (Family Husband And Wife) — Their disagreements expose strain in the household; after Jithu goes missing, Shobha confronts Manoj about the effect of his anger on the family.

  The plot describes Manoj and Shobha arguing about his anger, his treatment of Jithu, and his resentment toward Babu.

• Shobha → Jithu (Family Mother And Son) — Shobha is concerned about Jithu's wellbeing and helps search for him after he disappears.

  Shobha is part of Jithu's household, worries about how Manoj treats him, and joins the search when Jithu does not return.

• Manoj → Jithu (Family Father And Son) — Manoj's anger and work-related frustration strain his relationship with Jithu, although their exchange over the new phone briefly suggests affection.

  The plot identifies Manoj as Jithu's father. Manoj harshly scolds Jithu over his forged progress card, and later Jithu goes missing.

Story Analysis

A child's disappearance intensifies the strain within his family and forces his parents to face their own conflicts.

Plot Progression

1. Games and Household Strain — Jithu plays with other children while tension at home exposes Manoj's anger and financial resentment. Shobha voices concern about the effect on Jithu and the family.
2. School Trouble and Small Escapes — Jithu hides a poor progress card after forging his father's signature, and Manoj scolds him when he learns the truth. The children continue their mischief as the adults manage daily pressures.
3. A Brief Lull at Home — Babu's family plans a trip, but an urgent call cuts it short. Manoj's new phone and Jithu's help setting its password offer a brief glimpse of warmth before the household's tension persists.
4. The Search for Jithu — Jithu leaves to play and does not return, prompting Manoj, Shobha, and neighbours to search and contact others. After police are informed, Shobha confronts Manoj, who is left facing the possible cost...