Veliaht Cast: Meet the Characters of the Drama

In Veliaht, two worlds — the fading empire of a once-powerful man and the harsh reality of a mechanic’s life — collide in a story built on legacy, deception, and fate. When the Karslı family’s long-buried secrets resurface, every bond is tested and every truth comes at a cost.

TİMUR ASLAN (Akın Akınözü)

The son of a mechanic and a mother who kept the family afloat with home jobs. Honest, resourceful, and well-liked in his neighborhood, Timur had to abandon his engineering studies after his father, Cengiz, disappeared, leaving behind heavy debts from gambling. Now he works out of his repair van Alo Tamir to support his mother and sister — until a chance encounter with Zülfikar Karslı changes the course of his life.

REYHAN KARSLI (Serra Arıtürk)

When her younger brother Doğa got into trouble, Reyhan married her childhood friend Zafer and became part of the Karslı family. But Timur’s unexpected arrival at the mansion turns her life upside down.

ZÜLFİKAR KARSLI (Ercan Kesal)

Once the undisputed ruler of Esenler Bus Terminal, Zülfikar now feels his power slipping away. Those who once followed him are demanding he step aside for his son, Zafer. Realizing he may lose the empire he built, Zülfikar begins to search for a new heir to carry his name and legacy forward.

YAHYA KAPTAN (Erkan Kolçak Köstendil)

The eldest son of Zülfikar’s former partner, Muharrem Kaptan. After being sent away to manage a small office and a few buses at the Kars Bus Terminal, Yahya fought his way back to Istanbul and took control of the Emniyet Bus Terminal. Now he’s moving his operations — and his entire crew — to Esenler, determined to bring down Zülfikar’s rule and avenge his father.

DERYA KARSLI (Hazal Türesan)

The middle daughter of the Karslı family. Ambitious and determined to lead the business, Derya oversees much of the company’s operations, including the bus firm. Married to Beyazıt, she dreams of inheriting her father’s place — even knowing a woman could never claim that throne. Yahya’s return brings back memories she thought were buried for good.

KUDRET KARSLI (Derya Karadaş)

The eldest sister and the family’s iron hand. Kudret runs the household with absolute authority, earning Zülfikar’s full trust. Unmarried, she has devoted her life to her siblings — Zafer, Derya, and Cennet — and nothing in the mansion happens without her knowing.

VEZİR YILMAZ (Tansu Biçer)

Once just another worker at Esenler Terminal, Vezir was noticed by Zülfikar for his sharp mind and calm under pressure. Over time, he became the boss’s most trusted man — the one who handles every job, legal or not.

ZAFER KARSLI (Bora Akkaş)

Zülfikar’s only son and third child. Suffering from a severe mental disorder since childhood, Zafer rarely leaves the house. Hoping to give him stability, his father arranged his marriage to Reyhan — but Timur’s arrival threatens to shatter what little balance remained.

BEYAZIT KURTARAN (Erdem Şenocak)

Derya’s university friend and now her husband. Chosen by Zülfikar as a worthy match, Beyazıt manages the family’s accounts with quiet diligence. Yahya’s return forces him to question his loyalties and his place in the Karslı household.

SELİM (Rahimcan Kapkap)

Yahya’s younger brother — hot-tempered and impulsive. Having grown up in his brother’s shadow, he now stands beside him, ready to settle old scores.

CENNET (Dilara Yılmaz)

The youngest daughter of the Karslı family and Zülfikar’s favorite. Cheerful and sincere, she was once her brother Zafer’s closest companion in childhood — the bright spirit of the mansion.

ARNAVUT SAİM (Arif Pişkin)

An old friend of the family and a quiet guardian to Timur and his loved ones. Behind his calm demeanor lie untold memories and unspoken grief.

AYŞE (Ayşegül Ünsal)

Timur and Gülşah’s mother. After her husband vanished, leaving her in debt, she has devoted her life to keeping the family together and protecting her children.

RECEP (Burak Altay)

A man consumed by resentment toward those he believes wronged him. Loyal and cunning, he has become Yahya’s shadow and most trusted ally in his pursuit of power.

CESET (Kayhan Açıkgöz)

After an accident left his left arm paralyzed, he refused amputation and carried on as before. For Timur, he’s more than a friend — he’s a brother in spirit.

GÜLŞAH (Defne Burnaz)

Timur’s kind-hearted younger sister who dreams of becoming a doctor but is held back by the family’s financial troubles.

SABRİ (Sabahattin Yakut)

A longtime servant of the Karslı household who knows all its secrets. Together with his wife Nesrin, he remains loyal to the family, though Zafer’s endless demands test his patience.

NESRIN (Selin Köseoğlu)

A faithful housemaid who stays away from intrigues, yet often bears the brunt of Kudret Karslı’s strictness.

GÜLENDAM (Selin Dumlugöl)

The youngest maid in the mansion — ambitious and restless, always dreaming of a better life, even if it leads her into trouble.

ZİVER (Ufkum Kalaoğlu)

Smart and quick-thinking, Ziver has just begun his career at the bus terminal. Eager to prove himself, he has only one flaw — he’s never learned how to lie.

MEDENİ (Volkan Kıran)

One of the Karslı family’s most loyal and kind-hearted workers, though his name — meaning “civilized” — doesn’t always match his actions.