Aaditya Arunachalam (Rajinikanth) is a sincere police officer who becomes famous in the Mumbai Underworld for his violent nature.

During 18th century India, the Marathas emerged as the most powerful empire in the nation until the Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali plans to take over India. Sadashiv Rao Bhau is brought in to save the empire from the king which then leads to the third battle of Panipat.