The episode begins with Sowmya attempting to disqualify Mangal, but Sid and others rally around Mangal, urging the technical team to verify her arrival time. The anchor confirms that Mangal did arrive on time with her product.
The anchor explains that each contestant will spin a wheel to determine which judge will ask them questions. One by one, contestants take their turns until it’s Mangal’s moment. She spins the wheel and lands on Sowmya. Sowmya smirks, remembering how she secretly attached a magnet to ensure Mangal would be chosen.
Sowmya attempts to undermine Mangal with tough questions, but Mangal responds confidently, making Sowmya appear foolish. Growing frustrated, Sowmya points out the high cost of Mangal’s dehydration machine, questioning how she can afford it while being unemployed and noting that Mangal’s in-laws depend on her. Adit watches, wondering why Sowmya is harassing Mangal when she already knows he gifted her the machine.
Mangal asserts that her husband gave it to her. Sowmya scoffs, stating, “The whole state knows your husband left you. How could he have given it to you? Doesn’t he have any self-respect?” She continues to taunt Mangal, saying, “You couldn’t win your husband’s heart, and now neither his family nor his children belong to you.”
In defiance, Mangal replies, “This question should be directed at Adit. He can explain why he left me despite me fulfilling my responsibilities.” Sowmya grows tense.
Meanwhile, Jia consults a Pandit about her and Karthik’s horoscopes to determine the best time for their wedding. The Pandit examines their horoscopes and warns that they do not match, suggesting that another woman is destined for Karthik and may already be in his life. Jia dismisses his warnings, insisting she is the one destined for Karthik and plans to call another Pandit the next day to set a wedding date.
At that moment, Karthik steps away to take a call. Sanjana and Umesh inform Jia that she will never be with Karthik because Lakshmi is his true destiny. Jia scoffs, claiming Lakshmi will not return, but Sanjana is confident that Lakshmi’s love for Karthik will bring her back.
Meanwhile, Lakshmi manages to escape Prema and her goons. Prema realizes the threat Lakshmi poses and contemplates how to prevent her from revealing the truth to Karthik. Although the goons catch Lakshmi again, she cleverly evades them once more.
Back at the house, Karthik refuses to talk to Gayatri because she does not accept Jia. However, Jia asserts that Gayatri has accepted her and even gifted her bangles. Skeptical, Karthik asks Gayatri for confirmation. To everyone’s surprise, she agrees. Karthik expresses his gratitude for her understanding.
The family questions Gayatri’s sudden support for Jia. She simply states that she is doing it for Karthik’s well-being and walks away. Sanjana tells Umesh they need to bring Lakshmi back.
Later, Lakshmi spots Karthik’s car and decides to wait for him. She sees Karthik and Jia coming out and quickly hides in the trunk of Karthik’s car to escape Prema’s goons. Meanwhile, Jia receives a message indicating that Lakshmi is missing and declares to Karthik, “I don’t want anyone interfering in our marriage.” Karthik agrees and asks where they are headed. Jia brings him to a temple, where she has bribed a Pandit to set an early wedding date. Lakshmi secretly watches everything from a distance.
Finally, Karthik informs his family about the wedding date. Umesh and Sanjana strongly oppose the marriage, but Karthik, determined, states that if they are against it, he will leave the house after marrying Jia.
The episode concludes.