Character Relationship Map: Big B

Characters

• Bilal John Kurishingal (played by Mammootty) — protagonist

  Bilal is Mary's adopted son, a feared criminal and trapeze performer in Mumbai. After returning for Mary's funeral, he investigates her murder through his underworld contacts, protects his brothers, c...

• Mary John Kurishingal (played by Nafisa Ali) — supporting

  Mary is an unmarried social activist and the adoptive mother of Bilal, Eddy, Murugan and Bijo. Her mysterious murder begins the central investigation, as evidence reveals that she was targeted for int...

• Eddy John Kurishingal (played by Manoj K Jayan) — supporting

  Eddy is Mary's adopted son and a hotel owner. He joins Bilal and Murugan in uncovering the truth about Mary's murder, negotiates with Tony on behalf of the brothers, and later survives the conflict be...

• Bijo John Kurishingal (played by Sumit Naval) — supporting

  Bijo is Mary's adopted son and a student who joins his brothers after her funeral as they seek the truth behind her death. He is later killed by Tony's henchmen, and his death becomes one of the perso...

• Murugan John Kurishingal (played by Bala) — supporting

  Murugan is Mary's adopted son and an action choreographer in Malayalam cinema. He helps his brothers investigate the murder and negotiate with Tony, while his romance with Rimy creates a family confli...

• Rimy Tomy (played by Mamta Mohandas) — supporting

  Rimy is Tomy's daughter and Murugan's romantic partner. Her relationship with Murugan is initially opposed by her father, but Bilal persuades Tomy to accept the couple. After the brothers' violent mis...

• CI George (played by Vijayaraghavan) — supporting

  George is a police investigator assigned with Balaji to Mary's murder case and is initially connected to Tony as his sidekick. After Tony's betrayal of the situation, George joins Bilal and his brothe...

• Balaji Sakthivel (played by Pasupathy) — supporting

  Balaji is an ACP assigned with George to investigate Mary's murder. His inquiry uncovers that the killing was part of a carefully planned effort to stop Mary's interference with criminal operations, b...

• Mayor (played by Ramesh Varma) — minor

  The Mayor is involved with Tony in the unlawful export of children from Kochi and in the corrupt plans that prompted Mary's opposition. Bilal threatens to expose him through the media, causing him to...

• Pandi Azi (played by Vinayakan) — minor

  A formidable underworld figure who turns against his former ally.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Balaji Sakthivel → CI George (Professional Investigation Partners) — They investigate the same murder case, which reveals the connection between Mary's death and the criminal operation.

  Balaji and George are assigned together to investigate Mary's murder.

• Murugan John Kurishingal → Rimy Tomy (Romantic Partners) — Their relationship faces opposition from Rimy's father, whom Bilal persuades to accept the couple.

  The plot states that Murugan is in love with Rimy and later shows them spending time together happily.

• Bilal John Kurishingal → Bijo John Kurishingal (Family Brothers) — Bijo's killing becomes one of the personal losses Bilal avenges.

  Bijo is identified as Bilal's brother; after Tony's henchmen kill Bijo, Bilal seeks revenge for his death.

• Mary John Kurishingal → Bijo John Kurishingal (Family Adoptive Mother And Son) — Bijo joins the family investigation after Mary's death; his later murder deepens the family's losses.

  Mary is described as Bijo's adoptive mother, and he arrives for her funeral.

• Mary John Kurishingal → Murugan John Kurishingal (Family Adoptive Mother And Son) — Murugan helps his brothers investigate the murder of the woman who raised him.

  Mary is described as Murugan's adoptive mother, and he returns for her funeral.

• Mary John Kurishingal → Eddy John Kurishingal (Family Adoptive Mother And Son) — Eddy joins his brothers in uncovering the truth about Mary's murder.

  Mary is described as Eddy's adoptive mother, and he arrives for her funeral with his brothers.

• Mary John Kurishingal → Bilal John Kurishingal (Family Adoptive Mother And Son) — Bilal's investigation and eventual revenge are driven by the murder of his adoptive mother.

  Mary is described as Bilal's adoptive mother, and he returns for her funeral and investigates her murder.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Bilal John Kurishingal → Pandi Azi (Alliance Allies Against Tony) — Pandi Azi's opposition to Tony strengthens Bilal's side before the final confrontation.

  Pandi Azi joins Bilal and his brothers to seek revenge on Tony.

• CI George → Bilal John Kurishingal (Alliance Allies) — George helps protect Bilal by recording the Mayor's death as a suicide.

  The plot says George joins Bilal and his brothers' side and files the Mayor's death as a suicide to protect Bilal from the case.

• Bilal John Kurishingal → Mayor (Conflict Coercive Adversaries) — Bilal uses the threat of public exposure to confront the Mayor's involvement in the criminal operation.

  Bilal threatens to expose the Mayor's corrupt plans to the media, after which the Mayor shoots himself.

• Eddy John Kurishingal → Murugan John Kurishingal (Alliance Brothers And Co-investigators) — They work together in the family's investigation and face Tony's demands as representatives of the brothers.

  Eddy and Murugan are identified as brothers who help uncover Mary's murder, and both are sent to negotiate with Tony.

• Bilal John Kurishingal → Murugan John Kurishingal (Alliance Brothers And Investigation Allies) — Bilal supports Murugan's relationship with Rimy while relying on him in the conflict with Tony.

  The plot identifies Murugan as Bilal's brother and says the brothers investigate Mary's murder together.

• Bilal John Kurishingal → Eddy John Kurishingal (Alliance Brothers And Investigation Allies) — Eddy supports Bilal's effort to uncover Mary's murder and takes part in negotiations with Tony.

  The plot identifies Eddy as Bilal's brother, and Bilal orders Eddy and Murugan to negotiate with Tony.

Story Analysis

After Mary is murdered, her sons uncover a criminal operation and confront the people responsible, with Bilal's pursuit culminating in revenge and a return to family life.

Plot Progression

1. A Funeral Becomes an Investigation — Mary's adopted sons return to Kochi for her funeral and decide to uncover who killed her. Bilal turns to his underworld contacts while the police begin their own inquiry.
2. The Criminal Network Revealed — The brothers learn that assassins from Mumbai killed Mary. The investigation reveals that her murder was connected to her opposition to unlawful child exports involving Tony and the Mayor.
3. Loss and Retaliation — Bilal helps Murugan and Rimy overcome opposition to their relationship, but the family's situation turns violent when Tony's henchmen kill Bijo. Bilal responds and identifies Tony as the force behind...
4. Allies Gather Against Tony — Tony kills Balaji and pressures the Mayor, while Bilal's side expands as Pandi Azi and George turn against Tony. Bilal confronts the Mayor with the threat of exposing his corruption.
5. The Island Reckoning — Tony summons Eddy and Murugan to an island and reveals his intention to kill the brothers. His men turn against him, Bilal arrives, and kills Tony after a long fight; the surviving brothers move towar...