Character Relationship Map: Romans

Characters

• Akash / Fr. Paul (played by Kunchacko Boban) — protagonist

  One of the two escaped convicts who impersonates a priest in Poomala. Formerly a magician, he initially pretends to be Fr. Paul to evade capture. He plays a central role in uncovering the church's cur...

• Shibu / Fr. Sebastian a.k.a Fr. Sebu (played by Biju Menon) — supporting

  Akash's accomplice and fellow escaped convict who assumes the identity of Fr. Sebastian. Initially motivated by theft, he gradually participates in the village's events. He witnesses the murderer pois...

• Pappi (played by T G Ravi) — supporting

  The highly respected elderly photographer in the village and the biological father of the deceased Fr. Rodriguez. Consumed by grief over his son's past, he secretly poisons the ritual food to murder i...

• Thommichan (played by Lalu Alex) — supporting

  The prominent and wealthy figure in Poomala village. He is highly respected and initiates efforts to reopen the century-old Latin Catholic church. Misunderstanding the priests' reluctance, he eagerly...

• Geevarghese (played by Nelson Sooranad) — supporting

  A local preacher who initially distrusts the new priests. During an incident involving a mentally unstable woman, he is accidentally electrocuted while trying to intervene. The event inadvertently cur...

• Fr. Rodriguez (played by Arun Ghosh) — supporting

  The former priest of the church who tragically died out of guilt after a local girl's suicide following a confessed affection. Believed to have placed a curse on the church, his historical tragedy is...

• Achankunju (played by Kochu Preman) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Pappi → Fr. Rodriguez (Family Father) — Pappi's grief over his son's death drives his actions throughout the story.

  Akash reveals that Pappi is the father of Fr. Rodriguez, the former priest whose death became the basis of the alleged curse.

Story Dynamics

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

• Akash / Fr. Paul → Geevarghese (Conflict Distrusted Figure) — Geevarghese's distrust adds local resistance to Akash's impersonation.

  Geevarghese is described as a preacher who does not like the new priests, including Akash's assumed identity as Fr. Paul.

• Shibu / Fr. Sebastian a.k.a Fr. Sebu → Geevarghese (Conflict Accidental Adversary) — Their interaction intensifies Geevarghese's opposition and the villagers' belief in supernatural powers.

  Geevarghese distrusts the new priests, and during the electrical incident he is accidentally electrocuted and becomes insane.

• Akash / Fr. Paul → Fr. Rodriguez (Narrative Historical Successor) — Akash reframes Fr. Rodriguez's legacy from cursed priest to tragic victim.

  Akash identifies Fr. Rodriguez as the supposed cause of the curse, then asks the villagers to forgive him after exposing the human cause of the deaths...

• Shibu / Fr. Sebastian a.k.a Fr. Sebu → Achankunju (Alliance Informant) — Achankunju assists both impostors during their crisis in Poomala.

  Achankunju explains the church's history to Akash and Shibu, and later releases Akash after Shibu locks him inside.

• Akash / Fr. Paul → Achankunju (Alliance Informant) — Achankunju supplies crucial information and practical help.

  Akash and Shibu ask Achankunju about the villagers' warning, and he explains the church's history and the deaths of earlier priests. Achankunju later...

• Shibu / Fr. Sebastian a.k.a Fr. Sebu → Pappi (Conflict Witness Against) — Shibu's observation provides the decisive evidence against Pappi.

  Shibu sees Pappi poisoning the Vayanayappam and returns instead of fleeing so he can reveal the truth to Akash.

• Akash / Fr. Paul → Pappi (Conflict Adversary) — Akash ultimately confronts and unmasks Pappi's murder scheme.

  Akash exposes that Pappi has been poisoning the Vayanayappam to kill priests and create the appearance of a curse.

• Shibu / Fr. Sebastian a.k.a Fr. Sebu → Thommichan (Social Mistaken Guest) — Thommichan's preparations help sustain Shibu's disguise as Fr. Sebastian.

  Shibu reaches Poomala with Akash on the expected arrival day and is mistaken for the second new priest.

• Akash / Fr. Paul → Thommichan (Social Mistaken Guest) — Thommichan unknowingly supports Akash's false identity.

  Thommichan prepares to welcome the new priests, while Akash arrives in Poomala and is mistakenly accepted as Fr. Paul.

• Akash / Fr. Paul → Shibu / Fr. Sebastian a.k.a Fr. Sebu (Alliance Accomplice) — They are criminal accomplices whose survival depends on coordinated deception.

  Akash and Shibu escape custody together, impersonate priests in Poomala, and cooperate to avoid capture.

Story Analysis

Two escaped convicts use an accidental priestly identity to survive a haunted church, uncover a murder scheme, and escape again.

Plot Progression

1. The Unplanned Priesthood — Akash and Shibu escape custody and reach Poomala. A mistaken welcome turns them into the village's supposed new priests.
2. Miracles By Accident — The impostors remain in the church while accidental events appear miraculous. The villagers' faith grows despite the men's criminal intentions.
3. The Church's Dark History — Achankunju explains the supposed curse and the deaths of earlier priests. Fear pushes Akash and Shibu toward another escape attempt.
4. The Poisoned Ritual — Shibu's theft plan causes a bitter conflict with Akash, but the partners reconcile. During the Perunnal, Akash stages his death to expose the hidden killer.
5. Truth And Another Escape — Akash reveals Pappi's poisoning scheme and asks the village to forgive Fr. Rodriguez. The two convicts escape again before receiving reduced punishment and repeating their flight.