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.
Mammootty
as Perumal
Nedumudi Venu
as V. G. Sadasivan
Siddique
as Professional Assassin
Jagathy Sreekumar
as The Aide
Meghana Raj
as Cyber Cell Officer
Shweta Menon
as Doctor
Saikumar
as State Secretary
Lalu Alex
as ADGP
Balachandran Chullikkadu
as Political Secretary
Thalaivasal Vijay
as DGP
Biju Pappan
as DGP - vigilance
Madhu
as Doctor
