1971: Beyond Borders

A Pakistani UN peacekeeping force locates gangsters inside a building in Georgia. The situation escalates into crossfire as reinforcements are called in to assist. An Indian UN peacekeeping force arrives, guns down the militants, and rescues the trapped contingent.

During the tense stand-off in Georgia, Colonel Mahadevan meets Col Ajmal Raja Akram, the Pakistani contingent commander. Ajmal reveals that his father, Lt. Col Mohd. Akhram Raja, was killed in 1971. Mahadevan then reveals that his own father, Major Sahadevan, killed Ajmal's father.

In 1971, after Pakistani forces attack Indian airfields, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announces that war is underway. The Indian army is mobilized and leave is cancelled as the conflict escalates.

The Pakistan Army Armoured Corps launches a major assault against Indian positions at the Basantar river. The Indians are initially unprepared and suffer a setback, with many POWs captured.

Col Ajmal Raja Akram notices a senior officer violating the Geneva Convention by mistreating POWs and publicly reprimands him. The exchange highlights tensions between military necessity and ethical rules on the battlefield.

India intensifies the offensive against Pakistani forces, aiming to turn the tide. One of India's best tank commanders, Chinmay, is martyred during the fighting.

Chinmay's death fuels a strong resolve among Indian troops to seek revenge and press the offensive. Leaders vow to press the fight until Pakistani forces are pushed back.

The Battle of Basantar commences with heavy casualties on both sides as armored units clash across the river. Tactical maneuvers and fierce exchanges of fire define the early phase.

As the fighting rages, Col Ajmal Raja Akram and Col Mahadevan face off in a personal duel on the battlefield. Sahadevan defeats Raja, turning the momentum in the engagement.

Pakistan surrenders unconditionally and a formal ceasefire is declared, bringing the Basantar battle to an end. The conflict leaves both sides with substantial casualties and material losses.

Despite the Indian victory, Sahadevan is troubled by the human cost on both sides. He resolves that wars bring only death and destruction and vows to seek peace.

In the closing credits, an aged Brigadier Sahadevan narrates the tale to his grandchildren. He emphasizes that nothing is gained through wars or conflicts and urges lasting peace.