Ardh Satya is a crime drama that follows the story of a young man named Anant Velankar (Om Puri), who is forced to join the police force to make his father happy. However, he has his own ideals and is romantically involved with a girl. Once in a job, he finds the reality of the police department, which is highly influenced by corruption and nexus politics. Will headstrong Anant be able to make his way and do things his way in the present situation of police force?