Shool

An idealistic and principled police officer who believes in the constitution and the rule of law. He confronts Yadav’s criminal-politician network and arrests his men, often clashing with corrupt colleagues. After his daughter's death and his wife's ordeal, he wrestles with the system and ultimately takes decisive action by shooting Yadav in the Parliament.

A powerful, amoral MLA who uses fear, money, and political influence to control Motihari. He orders violence, manipulates the police, and treats law enforcement as his tool to maintain control. He embodies the entrenched corruption the film aims to critique.

One of Yadav’s henchmen who reports Samar’s assault to his boss. His trust in the criminal hierarchy is rewarded with a brutal death at Yadav’s hands to silence him. His fate underscores the expendability of those who enable the crime network.

A loyal associate of Yadav involved in street-level violence and intimidation. He represents the brutal efficiency of the criminal faction that the police fight against. His presence shows the depth of the pressure Samar faces from the criminal-politics axis.

The district police chief who leverages official power to shield Yadav and push back against Samar. He embodies the systemic corruption that obstructs honest policing. His actions foreshadow the collapse of lawful order in Motihari.

A sub-inspector who openly serves Yadav and participates in framing Samar. His allegiance demonstrates how corruption pervades even the lower ranks of the police. He becomes a primary antagonist in Samar’s fight for justice.

An honest, supportive subordinate who tries to back Samar within a compromised system. He provides contrast to the corrupt elements and represents the remaining integrity within Motihari’s police force.

Samar’s wife, a stabilizing presence who bears the cost of his relentless pursuit of justice. She succumbs to despair after their daughter’s death and her own suicide attempt, strengthening Samar’s resolve to confront the system and seek vengeance for their family.