The film is a sequel to the 1988 film August 1, which was directed by Sibi Malayil, and written by S. N. Swamy. Following from August 1, Mammootty plays the character of the Crime Branch officer Perumal who investigates into an attempt of assassination on the chief minister of Kerala on the 15th of August, the Independence Day of India.
Perumal

V. G. Sadasivan

Professional Assassin

The Aide

Cyber Cell Officer

Doctor

State Secretary

ADGP

Political Secretary

DGP

DGP - vigilance

Doctor

Eppachan

Unknown Role

SI Mohan Isaac

Ammini teacher

Doctor

Sadasivan's daughter

Swami

Kannan

Narayanan

Chackochan
