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
SI Mohan Isaac
Ammini teacher
Doctor
Sadasivan's daughter
Swami
Kannan
Narayanan
Chackochan
