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From a lower-middle-class background, Mohan pairs with Uday to chase a police career based on merit and grit. He is principled, capable, and hard-hitting, earning a reputation as a no-nonsense officer. His murder at the hands of Shankar becomes the emotional and strategic turning point that fuels Uday's fight for justice.

Ambitious and fearless, Uday pushes to join the police on merit alone. He rises to challenge corruption while valuing his partner and Kaveri, and he refuses to back down when faced with a powerful adversary. His arc moves from idealistic recruit to a man hunted by a frame-up, ultimately choosing accountability and surrender.

Uday's girlfriend who witnesses a key act of police brutality and becomes a crucial source of truth. She records the confession and presents evidence to the commissioner, driving the collapse of Shankar's facade. Her courage under pressure helps reveal the real stakes behind the killings.

A powerful, corrupt officer aligned with Deshmukh, Shankar uses his badge to commit violence and manipulation. His acts include killing Sharma's daughter and framing Uday, making him the principal villain who embodies abuse of power. His downfall comes through exposure and a final confrontation with Uday.

The training officer whose belief in Uday and Mohan helps shape their careers. He provides a moral compass and reveals systemic corruption, offering a path to truth despite political pressures. He becomes part of the backstory that justifies the trainees' trust and actions.

A goon working for the minister, orchestrating murders to maintain control. His death is staged and later revealed, and his confession becomes key proof in exposing the corrupt network. He embodies the criminal reach of political power.

A minister who uses his influence to order violence through goons and police. His scheming and manipulation set the framework for the crime plot and the exploitation of officers for political gain. He is the systemic antagonist behind many of the film's conflicts.

Sharma's wife, who endures the trauma after her daughter's murder and becomes a witness to the truth. She is central to testimony that exposes Shankar's crimes and helps lead to a public presentation of the plot's real criminals. Her courage under pressure adds a human cost to the case.