Commando - A One Man Army

Commando - A One Man Army

Year: 2013

Runtime: 119 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Dilip Ghosh

Action

The War Within A disavowed Indian commando helps protect a woman from a local thug who is hellbent on forcing her to marry him.

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1

Helicopter crash at the China-India border

During routine helicopter training, the aircraft crashes into Chinese territory. Karanveer Singh Dogra is the lone survivor and is captured by Chinese officials as the wreckage is washed away by the river.

During training Chinese border near Lapcha
2

Imprisonment and torture

Karan is imprisoned at a facility near the Lapcha border and subjected to inhumane torture for a year in an attempt to force a confession. The Chinese authorities show little regard for his rights while pursuing a guilty verdict.

1 year Prison near Lapcha border
3

Trial by Chinese Military Court

He is transferred for trial at a Chinese Military Court, with the death penalty as the most probable sentence. The Indian government fears political leverage will be used to condemn him regardless of any proof of innocence.

During transfer Chinese Military Court
4

Escape to India

During the transfer, he escapes and crosses into Himachal Pradesh at the Lapcha border. He traverses through Kinnaur to reach his base in Pathankot, evading pursuit along the way.

During transfer Lapcha border to Pathankot corridor
5

Chance encounter with Simrit

As Karan crosses the Himachal–Punjab border, he accidentally bumps into Simrit, a young woman fleeing from AK-74 goons. She seeks his protection and becomes involved in his journey.

On crossing into Himachal Border area near Himachal–Punjab line
6

Simrit seeks shelter and guidance

Simrit asks Karan to escort her to safety and to help her avoid AK-74's men. He agrees, and they decide to travel together toward a safer route.

Immediately after meeting Dilerkot vicinity
7

Andheria Bridge confrontation

AK-74 and his henchmen close in on the pair at Andheria Bridge. Outnumbered, Karan fights back and hurls AK to the ground before leaping into the river with Simrit to escape.

Moment of escape Andheria Bridge
8

Forest pursuit

A cat-and-mouse chase unfolds through the jungle as AK’s trackers enter the forest. Karan uses guerrilla tactics and his survival skills to stay ahead while protecting Simrit.

Following the bridge escape Forest near Lapcha
9

Karan wounded but surviving

In the ensuing pursuit, Karan is shot in the stomach and dumped into a shallow river. He survives the ordeal, recuperates, and heads back toward town to continue his mission.

Next morning Riverbank and town outskirts
10

Simrit's tragedy and threat

AK kills Simrit's parents and stages it as an accident to intimidate her. He then threatens to marry Simrit to lend political leverage and power.

After escape Simrit's home area
11

Final showdown and arrest

Karan defeats AK's goons and a hired assassin, breaks AK's ankle, and hangs him in the town square as a public statement. Col. Akhilesh Sinha arrives to intervene, and Karan surrenders to him.

Climax Town square, Pathankot region
12

Ending note

The film ends with Karan revealing his full name, Captain Karanvir Singh Dogra, to Simrit and promising to return after the court-martial.

End Pathankot base

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