Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi debate the best path to Indian independence, with Bose advocating for leveraging global conflicts like World War II, while Gandhi emphasizes non-violent resistance. Bose expresses frustration with the Congress party's perceived inaction.
Bose is under house arrest, planning his escape from India to seek help from Russia. He enlists the help of trusted allies and disguises himself as a deaf and mute Muslim man to evade British authorities.
Bose, disguised as Mohammad Ziauddin, travels through India and into Afghanistan, overcoming suspicion and obstacles along the way. He connects with members of the Kirti Kisan Party for assistance in reaching the Soviet Union.
Bose travels to Germany, seeking support from Hitler. He wishes to form a government of free India in exile and raise an army of liberation with the support of axis powers, but he is met with skepticism about Hitler's motives.
Bose leaves Germany for Japan. He takes charge of the Indian National Army (INA), seeking to unite Indians in Southeast Asia and launch an offensive against British India.
The INA, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, marches towards India, achieving initial successes but eventually facing setbacks due to logistical challenges, lack of support, and changing war conditions. INA had lack of resources while going to Imphal.
Despite setbacks, Netaji doesn't surrender. INA's forces fought bravely, but were forced to retreat near Imphal due to supply cuts. Netaji inspires his troops and the population for donations. Japan's surrender is announced.
Bose plans to escape to Russia but is presumed dead in a plane crash in Formosa. INA officers are arrested and put on trial. The film ends with people chanting slogans in the memory of Netaji Subhash chand Bose.