Set in the late 18th century during the early stages of the British Raj, the film tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth. Pulikesi XXIII, the foolish elder brother, becomes a puppet of his uncle, the Chief Minister, while Ukraputhan, the wise younger brother, becomes a patriot intent on saving his land and his brother.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 VadiveluKing Pulikesi XXIII / Ukkirabudhhan | King Pulikesi XXIII / Ukkirabudhhan |
 MonicaVasantha Sundari | Vasantha Sundari |
 TejashreeSoolaayini | Soolaayini |
 NassarRaja Guru | Raja Guru |
 IlavarasuMinister Mangunipandiyan | Minister Mangunipandiyan |
 SrimanCommander Agandamuthu | Commander Agandamuthu |
 NageshRaja Mokkaiyappar | Raja Mokkaiyappar |
 Venniradai MoorthyKailasakaruppan | Kailasakaruppan |
 V. S. RaghavanChinnavadayaan | Chinnavadayaan |
 ManoramaRaja Matha | Raja Matha |
 M. N. RajamMaragathavalli | Maragathavalli |
 ManobalaKollan | Kollan |
 ThiyaguKing Vallavaraayan | King Vallavaraayan |
 MuthukalaiSpy Vadakodari | Spy Vadakodari |
 SingamuthuPoet Balabhadhra Onandi | Poet Balabhadhra Onandi |
 Thambi RamaiahPriest | Priest |
| PPaul VincentNixon Durai | Nixon Durai |
 Scissor ManogarSarangapani | Sarangapani |
 Halwa VasuPrisoner | Prisoner |
 Nellai SivaPoet | Poet |
 Bonda ManiPrison guard | Prison guard |
 Siva Narayana MurthyThief head Aruvamanai Sundaresan | Thief head Aruvamanai Sundaresan |
 Pondy RaviNot listed | Not listed |
 Nanditha JenniferSelf - Dancer | Self - Dancer |