Yalgaar is an action thriller drama. The movie follows the story of two childhood friends - Mahendra Ashwini Kumar (Mukesh Khanna) and Raj Pratap Singhal (Kabir Bedi). After growing up, Mahendra becomes a police officer, while Raj Pratap takes the path of crime, which turns the childhood friends into foes. Mahendra Ashwini Kumar's son Rajesh who is also in the police tries to capture Raj Pratap's son Vishal (Sanjay Dutt) who despite not being favoured by his own father in his criminal activities is ready to do anything. However, things take a turn when Raj’s younger son, Vicky (Vicky Arora), and Mahendra’s granddaughter, Meghna (Manisha Koirala), fall in love with each other. With the ongoing family feud, will their families accept the match?