Agneepath is a story set in Mandva village, where Master Dinanath Chauhan, a man of principles, opposes smuggling by Kancha Cheena and his men. However, he is falsely accused by villagers of having a relationship with a prostitute, leading to his death out of humiliation.
His family is forced to leave the village, but his son Vijay Dinanath Chauhan vows to one day control Mandva and restore his father's honor. As Vijay grows up, he becomes a gangster with many rivals, causing his mother to abandon him while his sister Siksha remains by his side.
When Vijay is attacked by his enemies, he is saved by Krishna Iyer MA, whom he appoints as the bodyguard of Siksha. Vijay then sets out to eliminate his enemies one by one.
Upon meeting Kancha Cheena, Vijay gains access to Mandav and puts an end to the illegal activities there. He reveals his true identity to Kancha Cheena and explains his reasons for wanting control of Mandav.