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While getting Sakala arrested, Karthik turns even more furious on finding out that she had killed Pallavi as well. Vankitha reveals the truth about Sweetie and is confronted for hiding the same.
Sakala panics on learning about the hotel receptionist getting arrested. Radhika records a video of Sakala confessing to Vankitha that she killed Madan. Later, Dharmavathi lashes out at Sakala.
Sakala has a nightmare, wherein the police come to arrest her. This makes Om Babu and Sweetie suspicious. Dharmavathi is elated to know that Rukmini is Radhika and makes ‘payasam’ for her.
Radhika confirms that Sakala killed Madan. A series of events leads to Dharmavathi knowing that Rukmini is Radhika, which shocks her. Radhika makes Dharmavathi promise to keep it a secret.
Karthik misunderstands Rukmini upon seeing her at the hotel. Later, Rukmini devises a plan to blackmail the receptionist into revealing the truth, which leaves her shocked.
Sweetie is relieved on seeing Rukmini. Dharmavathi doesn’t let Rukmini go out, but Dharmavathi’s husband supports Rukmini, who goes to the hotel to collect the CCTV footage to prove herself innocent.
When Rukmini returns, Dharmavathi refuses to let her stay in the house. While Rukmini leaves, Sweetie faints and is rushed to the hospital. The doctor then informs about Sweetie having a weak heart.
Karthik refuses to believe that Rukmini is the culprit and plans to reinvestigate the case. Divya gets Rukmini bailed out and is astonished as Rukmini still wishes to go to Karthik’s house.
Dharmavathi slaps Sakala for trying to oust Sweetie from the house and gives her an ultimatum. Later, Advocate Divya visits Rukmini in jail to know the truth.
While Rukmini gets arrested, Dharmavathi worries about the incomplete ‘homam’. Later, Sweetie is asked to complete the ‘homam’. An inconsolable Sweetie pleads with Karthik to bring Rukmini home.
Karthik leaves the ‘yaagam’ as he is informed about another clue at the murder site. He is shocked as the fingerprints on the gun match with Rukmini’s. He later arrests Rukmini.
Devayani accuses Karthik of defending his wife. A soothsayer suggests Radhika perform ‘chandi yaagam’. Karthik vows to catch the culprit in a day, while Devayani creates a scene at the police station.
Sweetie is relieved as Rukmini returns home. Dharmavathi refuses to believe that Rukmini is innocent. A worried Padmini talks to Radhika on a call. Later, Karthik once again interrogates Rukmini.
Sweetie feels bad as Sakala accuses Rukmini of killing Madan. Rukmini lies to Karthik about going to the hotel to meet a friend. The media suspects Rukmini and conveys the same to Devayani.
Karthik learns from the CCTV footage that Rukmini went to the hotel wearing a burkha. Karthik’s indifferent behaviour worries Rukmini. Later, the police arrest Rukmini.
Radhika panics upon learning that Karthik is investigating Madan’s murder case. Madan’s mother Devayani vows to kill the perpetrator. Sakala and Vankitha accuse Rukmini of killing Madan.
Radhika shoots Madan dead, which leaves her panic-stricken. Om Babu panics upon spotting Madan’s corpse. Karthik is asked to investigate Madan’s murder case. Om Babu shares his fears with Sakala.
Om Babu gets in trouble owing to a confusion. Radhika goes to meet Madan wearing a veil. A few disagreements and arguments later, Madan blackmails her to get intimate with him.
Radhika is questioned for going out on a Sunday. She fears being exposed as Karthik gives her a ride. Later, Sakala orders Om Babu to follow Radhika. Madan waits for Radhika in the hotel suite.
Radhika fears that Karthik will arrest her if he finds out the truth. Madan books a hotel suite room and blackmails Radhika to come there. As Radhika feels tense, Sakala secretly observes her.
To seek revenge on Radhika, Madan sends her file to Karthik which reveals her truth. Later, Karthik confronts the doctor and confirms the truth. He chides Radhika for betraying him.
Sweetie’s words make Dharmavathi emotional. Radhika ignores Madan’s calls and gets tense when he calls on the landline and talks to Sakala. Madan blackmails Radhika, who then lies to Sakala.
Rukmini distracts Karthik and sneaks out with the file, but Sakala sees her burning the papers and questions her upon noticing Radhika’s photo. She then complains to all the family members.
Sakala accuses Sweetie of stealing the necklace and asks Dharmavathi’s opinion. Karthik apologises to Dharmavathi and later, Dharmavathi listens to Rukmini and Sweetie’s conversation.
At the party, Mangatayaru steals a woman’s necklace and hides it in Dharmavathi’s purse when everyone is checked. As Dharmavathi is accused of stealing it, Sweetie takes the blame on herself.
Karthik spots Sweetie in time and saves her from drowning. Pinky ensures that Sweetie doesn’t expose her. Later, Karthik makes Pinky invite Sweetie to the party, where Sakala derogates Sweetie.
Karthik tries to convince Pinky to let Sweetie come to the birthday party, but to no avail. When Pinky-Sweetie fall into the water tank, Pinky emerges with Sweetie's help but fails to help in return.
Rukmini is confronted by Dharmavathi and her family for not feeding lunch to Pinky at school. Sweetie tries to console Rukmini. Dharmavathi is invited to her friend’s granddaughter’s birthday party.
On seeing Sweetie outside the class, Rukmini tells the teacher that Sweetie has written the essay and shows proof. Later, Sweetie ensures that Madan cannot blackmail Rukmini again.
Pinky tears off the essay written by Sweetie. As Pinky’s finger gets injured, Dharmavathi orders Rukmini to feed Pinky at school. Sweetie gets scolded by her teacher for not completing the assignment.
Sweetie and Pinky go to Rukmini and Karthik to get ideas for their essay writing. Sweetie’s essay on parents makes Karthik emotional. He then promises to find Sweetie’s father.
Madan blackmails Rukmini to bring lunch for him every day. As Sweetie’s classmates expect her to write the best essay on parents, Pinky hurts her by telling everyone that she doesn’t have parents.
Pinky tells Karthik that she does not believe that Rukmini loves her as much as she loves Sweetie. At school, Pinky is annoyed as the teacher praises Sweetie. Madan summons Pallavi and threatens her.
Sakala accuses Sweetie of tampering with Pinky’s cycle, while Karthik vows to find out the truth. Later, Sakala frames Rukmini and accuses her of giving salty milk to Pinky.
Sweetie tells Rukmini about the bond she shares with Karthik and Radhika. Later, Sakala conspires to accuse Sweetie of breaking Pinky’s cycle and seeks Om Babu and Vankitha’s help.
Rukmini receives the award for her bravery. She later shares how Sweetie helped her and shares the award with her. Pinky pesters Karthik to buy her a cycle immediately.
Karthik and Rukmini are recognised as the most compatible couple for winning a couple game. Kanchanavalli’s visit to Dharmavathi’s family surprises Karthik. Later, Sweetie wins the cycle race.
While Dharmavathi and Rukmini participate in a game together, Sakala plots to frame Rukmini. The duo later goes on to win the game. Madan threatens to tell Radhika’s truth to Karthik.
Sakala is agitated to learn that the Best Woman Award will be given to Rukmini for her bravery. Dharmavathi disapproves of going to the function initially, but Karthik and his father convince her.
Rukmini saves the kids from a severe accident. However, when Rukmini returns home with Sweetie and Pinky, she is misunderstood. Later, Karthik reveals that Rukmini saved the kids.
Dharmavathi is invited as the chief guest for a Women’s Day event. She is shocked to know that Sakala will be given the Best Woman award. The kids get in trouble as the brakes of the school bus fail.
Sweetie doesn’t tell Karthik about Pinky tearing her school uniform. While going to school in the car, Pinky derogates Sweetie. Pinky’s father tells Kanchanavalli that he wants his daughter back.
Sakala devises a plan to create rifts between Dharmavathi and Rukmini. Later, Karthik tends to Dharmavathi and tries to reconcile with her. Pinky tears Sweetie’s school uniform.
Radhika decides to leave the house, but Karthik convinces her to stay back. Madan dons a disguise and meets Radhika to threaten her. Later, Sweetie feels jealous of Pinky.
Rukmini confronts Sakala for giving her the spiked milk and creating rifts between Karthik and Dharmavathi. Later, Madan learns Radhika’s entire truth and plans to use it to his advantage.
Dharmavathi refuses to welcome Rukmini into the house with ‘harathy’. While Sakala asks Pinky to give ‘harathy’, Pinky takes offence as Sweetie goes to Rukmini with the ‘harathy’ before her.
Madan goes to the hospital and is perplexed upon hearing Padmini’s emotional conversation with Radhika. He later tries to blackmail Radhika as he learns her truth.
Karthik prays for Rukmini’s well-being. When Rukmini regains consciousness, Karthik questions her for risking her life. Bhargav talks ill of Karthik due to a misunderstanding, leading to an argument.
Karthik is shocked when the doctor informs that Rukmini had consumed poison. Bhargav is perplexed as Padmini breaks into tears upon hearing the news. Karthik questions Dharmavathi.
Sweetie tends to Rukmini when her hand gets burnt while making the ‘prasadam’. Dharmavathi fears Rukmini not completing the ‘vratam’. Sakala tries to interrupt the ‘vratam’ but in vain.
