Sound of Boot

Rahul is the son of Sankaranarayanan, drawn into a vendetta against corrupt police officers after learning his lineage. He struggles with the desire for revenge and his love for Meera, who is tied to the same cycle of violence through her father. He participates in violent acts with his father, yet shows moments of moral conflict, especially regarding Meera. His arc centers on the toll of vengeance and the law's reach to stop it.

Meera is Rahul's lover and Nambiar's daughter. She is held captive by Sankaranarayanan and escapes with Rahul, only to die after slipping on a stone. Her presence links the generations of police abuse to the personal tragedy faced by Rahul, complicating the vengeance arc with questions of mercy toward a daughter of a police official.

Siddharth Mahadev is the investigation officer assigned to Meera's case. He pieces together testimonies, pursues the truth about the past abuses, and navigates the political pressures surrounding the case. He confronts the tangled web of vengeance and law, culminating in the arrest of suspects and the protection of key figures when required.

Nambiar is a senior police officer whose brutal actions and alliance with Abdul Sathar and Thomas Sebastian demonstrate systemic corruption. His crimes motivate Rahul and Sankaranarayanan to seek revenge, and his murder marks a crucial turning point in the pursuit of accountability.

Antony is a press associate who, alongside Sankaranarayanan, reports on the atrocities faced by plantation workers. His involvement underscores the role of media in exposing corruption and the risks faced by those who challenge oppressive systems.

Thomas Sebastian is an ADGP implicated in the abuses and orchestrations described in the backstory. His actions place him at the center of the conflict, and he ultimately becomes a target of vengeance, culminating in Janaki's murder of him.

Sankaranarayanan is a local press baron who uses his influence to reveal and retaliate against police atrocities. He reveals to Rahul their familial connection and teams with him to pursue justice through revenge, while maintaining ties to the media world that shapes public perception.

Abdul Sathar is a DYSP whose brutality and corruption contribute to the pattern of abuses depicted in the film. His actions are a key part of the historical wrongs that justify Rahul and Sankaranarayanan's vendetta.