: Balakrishnan (Balan) and Sreedevi (Devi) are the eldest couple, acting as parent figures to the younger siblings.

"The rain isn't stopping anytime soon," he said, his voice a low vibration in the quiet room. He reached over her shoulder, his hand steadying hers as he took the matchstick to help. For a moment, they were framed by the golden light, the usual bickering replaced by a heavy, charged silence.

: The sequel introduces a fresh rivalry between the Krishnamangalam and Devamangalam families.