The episode opens with Vikrant pretending to argue with Mannat to distract Mallika. Mallika believes their argument is real and feels happy, leaving the place. Vikrant signals Mannat, and she suggests meeting at night in Mallika’s room.
Later, Mannat and Vikrant sneak into Mallika’s room. Vikrant attempts to unlock the phone using face recognition, but Mallika wakes up. Mannat hides behind the bed while Mallika questions Vikrant. He lies, saying he came to check if she is alright since her mother is in jail. Mallika is overjoyed by Vikrant’s care and tries to sleep. Mannat throws something to grab her attention, then uses Mallika’s photo to unlock her phone and takes a video.
Meanwhile, Neetu notices Vikrant outside Mallika’s room and questions him. He lies that he was just wandering. Neetu mentions she couldn’t find her sleeping pills and takes him along. Mannat exits the room and observes Vikrant leaving with his mother, signaling her to check the mobile.
Upon checking, Mannat discovers conversations between Dhairya and Vishaka on the phone. She is shocked to learn that Vikrant is Vishaka’s son and Dhairya is his brother. Mannat realizes that Roni and Neetu had hidden this secret from Vikrant.
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When Vikrant returns, Mannat questions him about Mallika’s phone, which she had deleted immediately. Vikrant wonders what evidence Mallika might have tried to record. He instructs Mannat to return the phone without raising suspicion.
Later, Dhairya expresses his intention to gift something to Vikrant during the chunri rasam, signaling brotherly affection. Mannat connects this gesture to his role as Vikrant’s brother. Dhairya confirms his bond with Vikrant and even permits him to arrange a bachelor party, surprising Vikrant.
Neetu admires her necklace, but Vishaka warns her not to get too confident in Mannat’s support and threatens to end her relationship with Vikrant. She reveals that Dhairya is Vikrant’s real brother, leaving Neetu shocked.
Finally, Mannat prays to God about the hidden truth. She confronts Dhairya, who admits everything and reveals that he intends to expose Neetu and Roni to Vikrant. Mannat pleads with him to keep their love intact, leaving Vikrant overwhelmed and unable to handle the revelation.