The episode begins with Parvati, her aunt, nephew Guru, and Arun shopping for wedding sarees. The aunt is very picky and complains that the sarees are not grand enough for a wedding. Parvati looks sad and distant. The group decides to go to the fourth floor for the wedding collection and heads towards the elevator.
As they are about to enter the elevator, an elderly man carrying a bouquet of red roses also joins them. Inside the crowded elevator, Guru rudely tells the old man to keep his bouquet aside. The camera focuses on the intense and unspoken tension between Adi and Parvati, who keep exchanging glances. When the elevator reaches the fourth floor and the doors open, everyone starts to get out. However, just as Parvati is about to step out, her saree gets caught in the closing doors. Adi rushes to help her, but before they can get out, the doors shut, trapping them both inside. The elevator suddenly starts descending, leaving their family members in a panic outside.
The situation worsens when the power goes out, plunging the elevator into darkness and trapping Adi and Parvati completely. Adi tries to comfort a scared Parvati, assuring her he is there. He attempts to call for help, but there’s no mobile signal inside the stalled elevator. Outside, Arun and Guru try to figure out what’s happening, while the aunt grows increasingly worried. Arun’s calls to Adi go unanswered.
The scene shifts to a lavish mansion where Rajeshwari, a stern-looking woman, is on a call with her husband. She expresses her unease, feeling that something bad is about to happen. Her mind is disturbed, and she is worried about Parvati. She asks her maid, Vijaya, to call Adi, but the call doesn’t connect. Growing more anxious, Arun finally gets a call from Rajeshwari. He informs her that Adi and Parvati are stuck in the elevator due to a power failure, which leaves Rajeshwari shocked and fearful.
Back in the dark elevator, Parvati tearfully asks Adi to remove the tattoo of her name from his chest. Adi, emotional, tells her that while he can erase the tattoo, he can never erase her from his heart. He confidently tells her that her upcoming wedding will not take place. To prove his point, he picks up the bouquet of roses that the old man had dropped. He proposes a game: they will each pick a rose, with him saying the wedding won’t happen and her saying it will. The person who holds the last rose will be right. They play the game, and the final rose ends up in Adi’s hand. He looks at Parvati and declares, “Your wedding will not happen.”
Just then, the power is restored, and the elevator starts moving up. When the doors open, the old man is standing there. Seeing his bouquet ruined on the floor, he curses them, saying that their lives will also be shattered. The family, relieved, finds Adi and Parvati, and they all proceed with the shopping, though the tension is palpable.
Later, at a jewelry store, the aunt and Guru are excitedly looking at gold jewelry. Parvati stands aside, looking lost and upset. Arun tries to talk to her, asking her why she is so quiet, but she doesn’t respond. Adi leans against a counter, watching her with a determined look on his face, suggesting that his fight for their love is far from over.
Review
This episode was a rollercoaster of emotions, masterfully building suspense and drama. The elevator scene was the highlight, creating a claustrophobic and intimate space for the lead pair, Adi and Parvati, to confront their unresolved feelings. The darkness and the power cut were classic tropes used effectively to heighten the tension. The game with the roses was a brilliant symbolic touch, representing their conflicting desires and the role of fate in their love story. Adi’s unwavering confidence that Parvati’s wedding to someone else will not happen, contrasted with Parvati’s inner turmoil, makes for compelling viewing. Rajeshwari’s premonition of something going wrong adds another layer of intrigue, hinting at her powerful role in the upcoming events. The episode successfully sets the stage for a major confrontation, leaving the audience eager to see what happens next.
Recap Points
- The family goes shopping for Parvati’s wedding sarees and jewelry.
- Adi and Parvati get trapped alone in an elevator after the power goes out.
- Adi challenges Parvati to a game of fate with a bouquet of roses to prove her wedding will not happen.
- Rajeshwari gets a bad feeling about Parvati and learns about her being stuck in the elevator with Adi.
- After being rescued, the tension between Adi and Parvati continues at the jewelry store.
Plot Twists
- Adi and Parvati are accidentally trapped together in an elevator.
- A sudden power outage leaves them alone in the dark, creating a dramatic situation.
- Adi reveals he has a tattoo of Parvati’s name on his chest.
- An old man, whose roses they use for their game, curses them upon seeing his bouquet destroyed.
Predictions
- Rajeshwari will become highly suspicious and will try to stop Adi from interfering with Parvati’s wedding.
- The old man’s curse may foreshadow future troubles and obstacles for Adi and Parvati.
- Adi will continue to create situations to be alone with Parvati and convince her to call off the wedding.
- The tension between Arun and Adi will escalate as they both vie for Parvati’s well-being and affection.