Arjun has recently returned to his hometown for a short while from the city. On his first day itself, he is surprised by his father with a new vehicle, along with love being showered on him by his mother. This treatment of his father towards him is in direct contrast with that meted out to his brother, Karna. 
At the same time, there are elements of horror, thrill, and a suggestion of the supernatural, that are attempted to be weaved within the story. Jodu Marga, a small stretch of a street, is infamous for road accidents in the darkness of the night. 

The story develops, and Arjun finds himself suspecting everyone's involvement in the foul play behind this haunting which has plagued the small town for years. As the truth is revealed, the narrative mentions mental health, alcoholism, the isolation and loneliness of depression, familial dynamics and the adverse consequences of them all on someone’s life. It is in putting together these aspects that the film presents its intentions to you.

Jodu Marga | Short Film Nominee

As hands move swiftly to package and ready substances to be sold to potential clients in one corner of the room, two men sit begging a drug lord for a favour, and perhaps, also forgiveness for a mistake they have committed, in another. Little is this party of people aware of what's unfolding outside their quarters - a group of policemen readying themselves for a raid at this hideout. After this, events follow in a quick succession, marked by violence as well as a flashback that takes the viewer into the gradual descent of the protagonist into the world of addiction, and the adverse manner in which it comes to affect his life. The film, an endeavour in raising awareness about the work being done in rehabilitating substance abusers, has noble intentions at its heart, which are presented forth in a sincere manner for the audience. It further wants to be educational and informative, emphasising the importance of seeking help, as well as reminding the viewer, that recovery is indeed possible. It is tied together by Benny Dayal's vocals who summarises these intentions in a melodious song. However, in terms of technicalities, the film could have gained from a little fine-tuning in its sound and dubbing department.

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