1945

Adhi travels to Burma in 1942 to work as a budding barrister under Subbayya, a respected figure who is also connected to the British. He soon witnesses the brutal treatment of his people and the oppressive climate around him. This early exposure plants the seeds for his later joining the INA.

Adhi meets Anandhi, Subbayya's daughter, and the two fall in love. Their relationship faces opposition from the family and the dangerous political climate surrounding them. They begin to imagine a future where love and independence go hand in hand.

Witnessing the oppression of his compatriots, Adhi discovers the INA and its struggle for independence. Inspired by their bravery, he joins the organization and takes up arms, participating in actions against corrupt British officers. His allegiance to the INA marks a decisive turn in his life.

Subbayya, who initially approves the engagement, changes his mind upon learning of Adhi's INA involvement. He attempts to separate Adhi from Anandhi and the family. The lovers persist, with a friend advocating for their union despite the risk.

With support from a friend, Adhi and Anandhi marry despite the disapproval. The wedding symbolizes a union between personal love and a shared commitment to the independence cause. The couple now shares both a private and a public mission.

Protests erupt in Burma as Indians push back against British rule, and clashes turn deadly. Innocent people, including Adhi's friend, are killed in the crackdown. The violence hardens Adhi's resolve to fight for independence.

Angered by the crackdown, Adhi leads a coup against the British governor with INA support. The act shifts the balance of power and showcases the INA's growing capability. In retaliation, colonial forces intensify their suppression.

British retaliation decimates many INA members; Adhi survives the onslaught but pays a high price. The crackdown heightens fear and trauma among the freedom fighters. The ongoing conflict consumes many lives and families.

Learning of Adhi's further radicalism, Subbayya scrambles to flee Burma with his wife and daughter aboard a ship. The move signals a critical break in the family as their paths diverge under wartime pressure. Anandhi’s fate becomes tied to the family’s wider political struggles.

Before boarding the ship, Anandhi meets Adhi during a battle and reveals she is leaving for India on her father's advice. She tells him she loves him and urges him to complete the mission he started. The moment underscores the personal sacrifices demanded by the independence movement.

In 1945, rumors spread that Netaji Bose died in a plane crash, stirring uncertainty within the colonial and INA ranks. Burma's authorities and the INA recalibrate their strategies in response to this rumor. The event catalyzes new planning and political tension.

With Burma as the organizational center, the INA plans a renewed rebellion against the British Raj in 1945. Inside the ranks, members argue whether Bose is dead, with Adhi insisting Bose is alive while others doubt. The debate intensifies intra-group tensions ahead of any renewed action.

Adhi continues to insist that Bose lives, challenging his fellow INA members who doubt him. He remains determined to see the mission through, hoping to honor Bose and his own commitments. The present-day tension reveals how his past courage sustains his resolve.