Raja Azad Singh thwarts British soldiers from plundering an Indian fort, recovering the stolen jewels.

His wife, Rani Durga, gives birth to a son, Raju, and Raja marks him with the word "mard" (man), symbolizing strength and bravery.

English officers General Dyer and Inspector Simon, along with local doctor Harry, conspire to capture Raja.

Danny, General Dyer’s son, runs nefarious operations, including blood camps, slave labor, and the imprisonment of Raja Azad Singh.

In the final battle, Raju and Raja defeat the villains, rescue Lady Helena and Rani Durga, and ensure the downfall of Harry, Danny, and their cohorts.

Mard[7] was mostly shot in Ooty (near a golf links site belonging to Hindustan Photo Films) and at various locations in Karnataka, such as the Lalitha Mahal[8] in Mysore and the Bangalore Palace.

[10][11] Critics accused Desai of using double-meaning words in the song Hum to tamboo mein bamboo lagaye baithe.

All lyrics are written by Prayag Raj (except where noted); all music is composed by Anu MalikThe film opened to nearly sold-out theatres and grossed approximately ₹16cr.