Character Relationship Map: Aadu

Characters

• Shaji Pappan (played by Jayasurya) — protagonist

  Comedic hero from Idukki, tug-of-war champion, entangled in criminal plots and family drama.

• Dude (played by Vinayakan) — supporting

  Henchman and enforcer for the Bangkok gang, participates in kidnappings and raids.

• Mary (played by Srindaa) — minor

  Shaji's estranged wife who eloped with his driver, source of personal drama.

• Menaka Kanthan (played by Sandra Thomas) — minor

  Animal welfare activist who accuses the group of abusing the goat Pinky.

Key Relationships

• Menaka Kanthan → Mary (Social Fellow Local Resident)
• Dude → Menaka Kanthan (Conflict Criminal Vs Activist)
• Dude → Mary (Conflict Target's Associate)
• Shaji Pappan → Menaka Kanthan (Conflict Animal Abuse Accused)
• Shaji Pappan → Dude (Conflict Kidnapping Target)
• Shaji Pappan → Mary (Family Estranged Husband)

Story Analysis

A comedic chase across Kerala where a tug-of-war prize goat becomes entangled in a criminal herb hunt, leading to unexpected fortune and personal reconciliation.

Plot Progression

1. The Tug-of-War Prize
2. Gangsters and Goat
3. Hostage and Hunt
4. Dung, Luck, and Love