Oru Thathvika Avalokanam

An idealistic youngster aiming for a police post, Nandakumar's pursuit of a dream is complicated by personal trauma and a desire to prove himself. His encounter with Shanker pulls him into a risky alliance that temporarily boosts his public profile. He becomes a catalyst in the town's political chess game, revealing both resilience and vulnerability.

A government contractor facing financial strain and political harassment, Shanker engineers a by-election scheme to extract payments from rival parties. His past tragedy—his wife’s suicide under political pressure—drives his ruthless tactics. He seeks power and uses others as instruments of his plan.

A firebrand local secretary who leverages the flag incident to rally support and target rivals. He embodies the aggressive political style of the local left, chasing influence and favors as the drama unfolds. His speeches frame the town’s political narrative.

A comrade loyal to the local party who enforces party lines during the upheaval. He becomes entangled in the incident surrounding the flag, and his actions contribute to the escalating conflict before his arrest. He represents the expendable pragmatism of political machinery.

A right-wing party leader who figures prominently in the town’s political maneuvering. His interactions with other parties and his role in the broader strategy highlight the factional dynamics at play in the by-election saga.

Senior party leader who harassed Shanker in the past; he becomes a focal point of the political and personal revenge plot. His influence underscores the entrenched power structures that shape the town’s fate.

A Delhi-based terrorist mastermind who seeks to deliver a costly diamond as part of a larger criminal network. His plan intersects with local politics, intensifying the crisis and revealing the global dimensions of the plot.

A former KSRTC employee turned mental patient, Damodaran hijacks the bus in a burst of unpredictable chaos. His actions ignite the central crisis and force a rapid mobilization of law enforcement.

A police sub-inspector who diligently pursues the hijackers and works to restore order. His pursuit reflects the challenges faced by law enforcement amid a politically charged atmosphere.