Tenali Rama Season 3, Episode 21: Burning the Midnight Oil

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The Complicated Will

Shardha wants to inform Tenali Rama that she is pregnant but Tenali Rama is in a hurry to reach the Darbar. After reaching the Darbar, Krishnadevaraya tests Tenali Rama's intelligence by asking him to settle a matter. Three sons claim ownership to their father's diamonds. The will left by the father is complicated and has confused everyone. Will Tenali Rama be able to settle the matter?

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The Good News

Tenali Rama informs Krishnadevaraya that Rameshwar Rao never intended to divide his wealth between his sons. While the dispute is finally settled, back home, a new one crops up. Amma believes that Shardha is pregnant, after overhearing Shardha's conversation with her friend. When Amma informs Tenali Rama that his wife is expecting, Tenali Rama's joy knows no bounds.

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Jealous Tathacharya

Tenali Rama puts forth a request before Krishnadevaraya that he should be allowed to come late to the darbar as Shardha is pregnant. Krishnadevaraya is pleased to hear the news. But, Tattacharya is displeased. Tattacharya thinks Tenali Rama is lying and decides to find out.

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Trouble In The Tummy

A misunderstanding in an overheard conversation leads to the thought that Tenali's wife is pregnant. Tenali's mother is preparing a celebration for it, but the truth is not so obvious. Tathacharya tries to impress Mala but fortune doesn't really favor him, things turn dry quite quickly.

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Tathacharya's Plan

Tathacharya plans to unveil the truth about Tenali's wife not being pregnant in front of everyone in the Raj Mahal after he overheard Tenali and Sharda talking to each other. Tenali and Sharda are worried after they are not able to tell their mother the truth about her pregnancy. What will happen now?

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Taking Responsibilities

Tenali takes a sigh of relief after the doctor tells everyone that Sharda is actually pregnant so Tenali takes the responsibilities of all the household errands. Maharaj receives three vases as a gift and Kotwal breaks one of them by mistake so Maharaj gets furious and gives him the death penalty. What will happen now?

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Protect the Vase

Krishnadevaraya bestows the responsibility of protecting the vases to his two queens and Tattacharya, who reluctantly takes the vase to his home. Dhani and Mani try to break the vase so that Tattacharya is left red-faced in front of Krishnadevaraya. Will Tattacharya be able to protect the vase?

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Tenali In Trouble

After Maharaj announces the death penalty for Kotwal for breaking the flower pot, Tenali comes forward to protect him but all hell breaks loose when Maharaj transfers Kotwal's death penalty to Pandit Rama. What will Pandit Ramakrishna do now?

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Tathacharya In A Fix

Shardha and Amma learn that Tenali Rama has been sentenced to death by Krishnadevaraya. They meet Tenali Rama in prison. Seeing the presence of Kotwal in the prison, Amma beats him up and holds him responsible for Tenali Rama's trouble. Later, Tattacharya meets Krishnadevaraya and returns the vase to him. Krishnadevaraya cleverly traps Tattacharya and hands over not one but two vases to Tattacharya.

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Rama's Death Sentence

Tenali Rama wants Krishnadevaraya to fulfill his last wish. Krishnadevaraya presumes that Tenali Rama will ask for his death sentence to be pardoned but Tenali Rama's last wish is unique. Tenali Rama gets his hands on the two vases and shatters them into pieces. Will Krishnadevaraya pardon Tenali Rama after this act?

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The Curious Case of Kamal Rao

A trader comes with a problem before Krishnadevaraya. The trader is unable to find a bride for his son, Kamal Rao. When the trader announces that he will give half of his wealth to the one who finds a solution, Tattacharya steps forward. Instead of giving the solution, Tattacharya complicates the matter. Will Tenali Rama provide a solution?

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The Good Deeds

Tathacharya plans to convert Tenali's unborn son into his own devotee so he sends Varunmala to Pandit Rama's house to share his stories with Sharda and her unborn child. Krishnadevraya's both wives Maharani Chinnadevi and Maharani Tirumala Devi also visit Sharda to give her the food they prepared. All this happens while Tenali is stuck in the attic. How did Pandit Rama got stuck in the attic?

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Nine Months Later

The story takes a leap of nine months and Pandit Rama's son is here and it's his naming ceremony in the Darbar of Krishnadevraya so everyone gets ready early morning. But Tathacharya has different plans for Pandit Rama and his son.

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Bad Omen

Krishnadevaraya chooses the name 'Prabhudeva' for Tenali Rama's son. During the naming ceremony, Tattacharya announces that Tenali Rama's son is a bad omen for Vijayanagar. One after the other, bad news reaches Krishnadevaraya and Tattacharya requests the King that Tenali Rama's son shouldn't stay in Vijayanagar anymore.

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Banished

Tenali accepts the banishment after Tathacharya convinces Krishnadevraya that Tenali's son Prabhudeva is a bad omen for Vijaynagar so he with his entire family leaves Vijayanagar to live on the outskirts. But Tenali knows Tathacharya's intentions so forms a plan of his own.

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Envious Tathacharya

Tathacharya is envious of Tenali Rama's son and the gifts that are being showered on the newborn. With a bad intention, Tathacharya arrives at Tenli Rama's house. Tenali Rama is aware of Tathacharya's intent and turns the table on the grand old master. Tathacharya is left red-faced and beats a hasty retreat.

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The Gifts

Krishnadevraya announces that he is going to shower a Pandit with a lot of expensive gifts as a bonus for dedicating his life towards the welfare of the country. Tathacharya believes that the gifts are for him and gets ready to receive them the next day at the court.

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The Naming Ceremony

Tathacharya changes his plans and informs Pandit Rama that he can come back to the city with his newborn and his entire family as the bad omen that his son brought with him might contribute towards the welfare of the city. Pandit Rama enters the darbar with his newborn for his naming ceremony.

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Perks of Being a Father

Tenali Rama loses sleep due to his son's constant crying. He is forced to take care of his son while Amma and Shardha become spectators. Later, Surya and Chandra Rao seek justice from Krishnadevaraya. Chandra Rao had sold a well to Surya Rao. Now, Chandra Rao is cleverly manipulating the terms by stating that Surya Rao has bought the well only and not the water inside it. Tattacharya declares the judgment in favor of Chandra Rao, Now it's up to Tenali Rama to give justice to Surya Rao.

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The Punishment

Since Chandra Rao tried to dupe Surya Rao, Krishnadevaraya asks Tenali Rama to announce the punishment for Chandra Rao. Tenali Rama asks Chandra Rao to return the money given by Surya Rao for buying the well. Meanwhile, Tenali Rama is finding it difficult to juggle between work and taking care of his newborn child.

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Burning the Midnight Oil

Tenali Rama is caught snoring in the darbar. An enraged Krishnadevaraya warns Tenali Rama that if he is caught sleeping in the darbar again, he will be punished. Later, Rameshwar seeks advice from Krishnadevaraya's council about a family dispute. Rameshwar's father has passed away and he is afraid that his father's second wife will demand a share in the property. Who will solve this issue: Tenali Rama or Tattacharya?

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Irresponsibility

Pandit Rama brings Bhaskar with him to the court and everyone including both the wives of Krishnadevraya start playing with him which irritates Tathacharya. Pandit Rama then takes Bhaskar to the market to buy some fruits and irresponsibly leaves him at the fruit vendor's shop. What will happen now?

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Finding Bhaskar

Sharda is furious at Pandit Rama after he loses Bhaskar in the market so they go out looking for him everywhere. Pandit Rama gets to know that Tathacharya took Bhaskar with him and plans to inform Krishnadevraya about his irresponsibility. So he plans to retrieve Bhaskar from Tathacharya and also teach Tathacharya a lesson.

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Tathacharya Embarrassed

Tathacharya tries to humiliate Tenali Rama in front of the darbar but ends up getting embarrassed himself. Unaware that Bhaskar is not in the basket, Tathacharya goes on a rant against Tenali Rama. When Bhaskar returns to his mother, Krishnadevaraya advises Tenali Rama to take care of his son.

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The Conman

Guthilal has arrived in Vijayanagar with an intent to rob Krishnadevaraya of his wealth. He sneaks into the darbar and plays with Tathacharya's intellect. Tathacharya falls in the trap set up by Guthilal. While the council members are busy, Guthilal's men steal the royal seal. Will Tenali Rama save Vijayanagar?

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Finding the Solution

After Tathacharya is forced to call Pandit Rama to the court to help him solve the problem created by Guthilal, Pandit Rama comes to the court with his entire family and continues to do his household chores in the court itself. Pandit Rama comes to know about the entire charade around Guthilal and decides to solve his puzzle.

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Bhaskar's Heroic Act

While Guthilal and his men are busy searching for the royal seal, Bhaskar does a heroic act by getting hold of the seal before it gets into the wrong hands. Tenali Rama and Tathacharya learn that Guthilal and his men tried to steal the seal. While Guthilal is taken into custody, Bhaskar is hailed as the hero.

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The Marriage Conundrum

A lady comes to the court looking for a solution for her marital problem claiming that her husband married her but never gave her the position of a wife in his life. Her husband brushes off her allegations and claims that he is married to someone else. Witnessing the helplessness of the wife, Tathacharya decides to marry the lady himself.

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The Second Marriage

A hill tribe comes to the court and the leader of the tribe claims that Tathacharya blessed his sister and now has to marry her according to the rules of their tribe. Pandit Rama enters the darbar trying to find Bhaskar's ornament. Tathacharya tries to find the solution to this problem.

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Tathacharya in Trouble

Tathacharya's wife is furious that she hasn't be invited to Tathacharya's second marriage. Tathacharya and his bride arrive at the house to a grand welcome. Meanwhile, Amma suggests to Shardha that she should give birth to another child so that Bhaskar as a sibling to play with. Then, Dhani and Mani meet Tenali Rama and seek his help to save Tathacharya.

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The Investigation

Tenali Rama is asked to investigate the disappearance of Tathacharya by Dhani and Mani. After much persuasion, Tenali Rama agrees and finds that Tathacharya was sedated and dragged. Meanwhile, Tathacharya is enjoying a sumptuous meal, unaware that he is about to be sacrificed.

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Saving Tathacharya

Pandit Rama gets to know about Tathacharya getting kidnapped and decides to save him so he follows his trail which leads him to the cave of the tribal people. The tribal people want to sacrifice Tathacharya in order to lift a centuries-old curse from their tribe. What will Pandit Rama do now?

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The Puppeteer

Dhani-Mani brings a puppeteer to Tathacharya who claims that he can plan an idea in a person's mind and can change the thinking process of a person using his puppets. Tathacharya brushes him off gives him a piece of his mind. But later Tathacharya realizes that there might be some truth to the puppeteer's claim and decides to use him against Pandit Rama.

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Tathacharya's Ploy

Kotwal and his wife arrive at the darbar with a problem. The Kotwal's wife has seen the puppeteer's act. Dhani and Mani inform Tathachaya that whoever has seen the puppeteer's act is mesmerized by it. Krishnadevaraya is intrigued and decide to call the puppeteer to the darbar. Unknown to Tenali Rama, Tathacharya joins hands with the puppeteer to humiliate Tenali Rama.

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The Puppet Show

Tathacharya plots against Pandit Rama and invites the puppeteer to the Darbar who claims that he can manipulate anybody's thoughts through his puppet show. After the puppet show is over, Maharaj Krishnadevraya gets influenced by the show and starts doubting Pandit Rama's intentions.

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Damage Is Done

The puppeteer's puppet show in the Darbar does the damage as Krishnadevraya gets deep in thoughts about the puppet show. Pandit Rama is worried about Krishnadevraya as he thinks that the show might have manipulated his thoughts. What will Krishnadevraya do now?

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Rama in Trouble

It went down exactly like Pandit Rama feared as Maharaj Krishnadevraya got so influenced and manipulated by the Puppeteer's show in the darbar that he is forced to kick Rama out of the darbar. Tathacharya's plan finally worked as Krishnadevraya insulted Rama in front of everyone in the court. What will Rama do now?

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The Letter

Pandit Rama is devastated after getting evicted from the court by Maharaj Krishnadevraya himself because of the effect of the puppet show so he decides to somehow make Maharaj realize his mistake and writes a love letter to the Orissa's Princess Jagan Mohini from Maharaj Krishnadevraya's side and invites her to Vijaynagar. What is Tenali's plan?

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The Invitation

Princess Jaganmohini comes to Vijayanagar and Maharani Chinnadevi and Maharani Tirumalamba are furious at her arrival so they decide to confront her. Sharda with Amma goes to the court to meet both the queens leaving Pandit Rama at home with Bhaskar.

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The Confrontation

Maharani Chinnadevi and Maharani Tirumalamba decide to confront Princess Jaganmohini and Maharaj Krishnadevraya as to who invited her to Vijayanagar. Maharaj himself is confused as on whose invitation did Jaganmohini came to Vijayanagar. So Jaganmohini decides to show them the invitation that Pandit Rama wrote. What will happen now?

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Caught Between the Wives

Trouble doesn't seem to calm down for Maharaj Krishnadevraya as his wives Maharani Chinnadevi and Maharani Tirumalamba continue doubting him for inviting Princess Jaganmohini to Vijayanagar after hearing about the love letters. Pandit Rama's plan to get back into the darbar. How?

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The Baby Thief

Krishnadevaraya learns about a notorious baby thief. As no one has ever caught a glimpse of the theif, the council, especially Tenali Rama, are worried. Later, a mysterious woman named Bhajani Devi arrives at the darbar. What is the reason for the arrival of Bhajani Devi?

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The Invite

The news about the baby thief spreads like wildfire in the entire Vijayanagar and Krishnadevraya orders Mahamantri Ji to increase the security in the city. Bhajni Devi comes to the council and informs Maharaj about her Bhajan program where only women are invited. So Tathacharya goes there with Dhani-Mani disguised as a woman

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Almost Taken

Everything is in chaos in Vijayanagar as the news of babies being taken by the thief breaks out. Pandit Rama is worried about Bhaskar and the entire situation so Maharaj Krishnadevraya makes an important decision. The baby thief enters Pandit Rama's house to kidnap Bhaskar.

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Chaos at Midnight

At midnight, Tenali Rama makes the mistake of approaching Bhaskar. Amma and Shardha mistake him for the Baby Theif and thrash him. Shardha recognizes Tenali Rama's cries and rescues her from Amma's wrath. Later, Tenali Rama suspects that Bhajini Devi is the Baby Theif. Will Bhajini Devi get caught?

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Taking the Responsiblity

Tathacharya claims that Pandit Rama's focus to catch the baby thief might get hindered because of his genuine worry about his own son Bhaskar. Maharaj Krishnadevraya agrees to this and gives the responsibility to Tathacharya. Bhajni Devi gives Tathacharya a visit to manipulate his mind somehow.

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Attempt to Kidnap

Pandit Rama finds a clue against Bhajni Devi as he seriously believes that she is the baby theif but doesn't approach Maharaj with the clue as he wants to catch her red-handed. Bhajni Devi, with the help of Tathacharya and Dani-Mani attempt to kidnap Bhaskar and somehow pass the security and get into Pandit Rama's house.

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Undercover

Tattacharya reveals his identity after Krishnadevaraya announces punishment. Tenali Rama is rebuked as it is believed that the baby theif escaped because of him. Tenali Rama has a clue that should lead him to the theif. He decides to go undercover and visit Bhajini Devi to carry out his investigation.

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Bhaskar Goes Missing

The baby thief uses magic to create an illusion and fool Amma and Shardha. When Tenali Rama arrives, it is too late as Bhaskar has been taken by the baby theif. But, Tenali Rama has a plan up his sleeve to track the baby thief.

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The Thief Is Caught

Tenali Rama and Krishnadevaraya finally unravel the mystery behind the baby thief. The true face of Bhajini Devi is revealed and Tenali Rama rejoices that Bhaskar is safe. While Krishnadevaraya is all praise for Tenali Rama, Tathacharya is jealous that Tenali Rama is getting all the attention.

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Weight In Gold

After Pandit Rama saves the babies of Vijaynagar and is successful in capturing the baby theif with Bhaskar's help, Maharaj Krishnadevraya decides to present Bhaskar with his weight in gold coins. Pandit Rama accepts the prize but later distributes some of the gold coins among the poor of Vijaynagar.

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Exile

Pandit Rama distributes the gold coins that Maharaj Krishdevraya presented Bhaskar to the poor people in Vijayanagar and when Maharaj gets to know about this through Tathacharya, he feels insulted and is furious so as a punishment, he exiles Pandit Rama from Vijayanagar for three months. What will Rama do now?

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Pandit Rama's Plan

Pandit Rama believes that his intentions were not wrong when he distributed the gold coins given to him by Maharaj Krishnadevraya, among the poor so he decides not to serve the exile and stay inside his own house for three months. Sharda's brother Govind comes to visit them in Vijayanagar.

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The Protective Brother

Tenali informs his family including his brother-in-law, Govind to keep it a secret that he is still in Vijayanagar. Tathacharya's sister Ananta Lakshmi arrives at Vijayanagar whom Tathacharya is very protective of. Little do they know that Ananta Lakshmi and Govind's paths are about to cross.

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The Disguise

In order to hide his identity, Tenali Rama puts on a disguise. All hell breaks loose when Tenali Rama bumps into Tathacharya. Ananta Lakshmi falls from her palanquin. Govind turns a hero and saves Ananta from a serious fall. Now that Tathacharya has seen Tenali Rama, how will Tenali Rama find an escape route?

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Hide and Seek

Maharaj Krishnadevraya questions his own decision of sending Pandit Rama on an exile. Tathacharya helps in solving a problem and impresses Krishnadevraya. Tathacharya's sister Ananta along with Varunmala visit Pandit Rama's house to meet Bhaskar.

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A Gift

Maharaj Krishnadevraya receives a gift from the King of the neighboring kingdom whom he doesn't trust so he decides to reject the gifts but Tathacharya suggests that it might be a gesture of friendship and convinces him otherwise. Tathacharya and Dhani-Mani enter Pandit Rama's house at night to confirm that he is still in Vijayanagara.

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The Stolen Jewellery

Tathacharya sneaks into Tenali Rama's house at midnight but is caught by Shardha, and Tenali Rama, who disguises himself as Amma. Meanwhile, Krishnadevaraya has a new problem to deal with as Chinnadevi and Tirumalamba have been robbed of their precious jewelry.

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The Missing Crown

Govinda is adamant to revive Amma's voice and hear her speak. Tenali Rama has had enough of his brother-in-law and doesn't want him to interfere with Amma's vow. Meanwhile, Krishnadevaraya is woken up by a noise. Krishnadevaraya is shocked as his crown is missing. Has the crown been stolen?

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Chance at Redemption

Maharaj Krishnadevraya orders Mahamantri to tighten the security after the crown is stolen. Tathacharya informs Maharaj that Pandit Rama hasn't left Vijayanagara and is still hiding in his house so Maharaj goes to his house himself for inspection. Pandit Rama gets to know about the crown being stolen so decides to find the culprit and redeem himself.

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Night Guards

Pandit Rama sees the opportunity to redeem himself and decides to find the crown thief. Ananta tells Tathacharya that Govind might be able to help them find the crown so Tathacharya decides to sleep in the court at night with his family in order to guard the court. What will happen now?

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The Statue

Pandit Rama arrives in the darbar and claims that the theif is present inside the darbar. He asks Tathacharya to hit the statue at the midsection. The statue breaks and inside a box is found. What might be inside the box?

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Attack on Maharaj

Pandit Rama is woken up by a voice of a monster which scares him to the core. The voice tells him about a 'Tantrik' that will visit the court the next day and also tells Rama not to help the 'Tantrik'. Maharaj Krishnadevraya is attacked in the middle of the night by a scary looking guy.

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The Walking Dead

The Dead Body of the monster looking man from whom Maharani Tirumala Devi saved Maharaj Krishnadevraya, is kept in the court for inspection. Mahamantri, Tathacharya, and Pandit Rama inspect the situation but no one is able to find the identity of the man. Things go sideways when the dead man wakes up and attacks Maharaj Krishnadevaraya again.

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The Ominous Entity

An ascetic arrives at the darbar and informs about the ominous entity. The ascetic claims that he has captured the entity and reveals chilling details about the entity that leaves Krishnadevaraya shocked. Krishnadevaraya agrees to help the ascetic and asks Pandit Rama to carry out the task.

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Rama's Plea

The Deadman wakes up again and this time enters Pandit Rama's house and attacks him. He realizes that the dead man is attacking everyone who is helping the ascetic so he goes to the court to plead Maharaj Krishnadevraya not to help the ascetic.

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Catching the Demon

Maharaj Krishnadevraya ordered Pandit Rama to accompany the ascetic into the jungle and help him complete the process of catching the demon. So Pandit Rama goes to the jungle with the ascetic unknown to the dangers that await them.

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The Clever Poltergeist

Tenali Rama is organizing a ritual along with ascetic to ward off the poltergeist. Amma and Shardha arrive at the cave in search of Tenali Rama. When they arrive, Tenali Rama presumes that they are poltergeists in human form.

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Saving Pandit Rama

After Pandit Rama disses off Shardha and Amma confusing them with the poltergeist, they both approach Maharaj Krishnadevraya and tells him everything. While the ascetic is sleeping, Pandit Rama gets out of the magic protection and just then Pralaynath arrives there. What will happen now?

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Saving Rama

Mahamantri and Kotwal find the ascetic lying in the jungle while looking for Pandit Rama. Later the ascetic tells Maharaj Krishnadevraya that Pralaynath has taken Pandit Rama into his captivity. Rama's family is devastated after hearing the news. Watch the episode to find out more.

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The Ghost of Tenali Rama

Tenali Rama's wandering spirit begins to haunt his family. Shardha and Amma are in fear when the poltergeist confronts them. Tathacharya too is in fear as he believes a spirit is following him. Has Tenali Rama really turned into a wandering spirit? Watch the episode and find out.

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The Haunting

Tenali Rama's ghost haunts Tathacharya in a bid to seek revenge. Rama's truth is revealed to Amma and Shardha, who learn that Tenali Rama is still alive. Then, Rama meets Krishnadevaraya, who presumes that it is the ghost of Tenali Rama that has come to meet him.

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Putting An End

Maharaj Krishnadevraya decides to put an end to the entire charade of the ascetic and Pralaynath so he asks the ascetic to perform the ritual in the court itself in front of everyone. Maharaj also announces a two day off to mourn the demise of Pandit Rama.

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The Unveiling

Pandit Rama and Maharaj Krishnadevraya's plan to unveil the mystery around the ascetic and Pralaynath as they themselves confess their crimes. The same night Pandit Rama has a dream about Devi Maa who informs Rama that she can't protect or stay in Vijayanagar anymore. Watch the episode to know more.

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Simpler Way

Pandit Rama tells Sharda about the dream he had the previous night. Maharaj Krishnadevraya comes to the court with a little girl and asks everyone to suggest solutions for the problem she's facing. Watch the episode to find out how Pandit Rama solves the little girl's situation giving everyone in the court a lesson.

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State Of Turmoil

Maharaj Krishnadevraya praises Pandit Rama in front of everyone in the court for him explaining to everyone how to celebrate Navratri in a simpler way. Later Maharaj wishes to circle around Vijayanagar to check if everything is going smoothly but when he sees the people deceiving each other in a state of turmoil it breaks his heart. Watch the episode to know more.

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Rama Loses His Mind

Everything seems to be going well for Pandit Rama while he completes the Navratri Puja but when he realizes that his dream has come true and Maa is actually leaving Vijayanagara, he starts to lose his mind. What will happen now? Will Pandit Rama be able to stop Maa from leaving? Watch the episode to find out.

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Devastated

Pandit Rama is devastated after Kaali Maa comes in his dream and tells him that she is leaving Vijayanagar. He goes to every temple to stop Maa from leaving. At last Pandit Rama goes to the court to tell this to Krishnadevraya. What will happen now? Watch the episode to find out.

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Pray To The Goddess

Pandit Rama is adamant in stopping the goddess from leaving Vijayanagara anyhow so he decides to worship her continuously until she stops. Tathacharya is furious at Rama for pushing him in the court in front of everyone so he locks Pandit Rama up in a house. Watch the episode to know more.

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Ending His Own Life

Pandit Rama somehow convinces the goddess to stay for another few minutes and have some food that he brought her but Pandit Rama has a plan to make the goddess stay there forever. Will his plan work out? Watch the episode to find out.

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Coming Back To Life

Everyone is devastated and mourns the death of Pandit Rama and blame themselves for not believing in him. Pandit Rama's soul tries to convince the goddess about his actions. Everyone goes bonkers when Pandit Rama actually comes back to life. Watch the episode to know more.

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Caught In The Act

Tathacharya catches his sister Ananta Lakshmi writing a love letter to Govind and this makes him furious. Ananta Lakshmi then goes to Pandit Rama's house and butter everyone in order to impress them. What will happen now? Watch the episode to know more.

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Rama Vs Tathacharya

Pandit Rama gets to know about Govind and Ananta's intention of getting married to each other so he decides to take a day off from the darbar but Tathacharya doesn't let it happen. Ananta Lakshmi keeps o trying to impress Shardha and Amma. Watch the episode to know more.

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Getting Out

Pandit Rama wants to get out of the Darbar and stop Ananta and Govind from getting along but Maharaj Krishandevraya gives him some work and keeps him there. Sharda and Amma witness Govind and Ananta getting close so they try to stop them. Watch the episode to know more.

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Locked Away

Pandit Rama decides to take responsibility on his shoulders to keep Ananta and Govind away so he decides to lock Govind away. But by mistake, he locks Ananta and Govind in the same room and throws away the key. What will happen now? Watch the episode to find out.

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Opening The Door

Govind and Ananta Lakshmi are locked together in a room and Pandit Rama is worried about Tathacharya finding it out. So tries to break the door as Amma has strictly instructed not to break the precious lock. What will Rama do now? Watch the episode to find out.

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Working Together

Pandit Rama and Tathacharya decide to work together in keeping Govind and Ananta apart despite their mutual dislike for each other so when the ceremony begins they are more eager to go through with the plan rather than focusing on the ceremony. Watch the episode to know more.

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Shubh Mangalam

Pandit Rama and Tathacharya want Ananta Lakshmi and Govind to stay away from each other. Tathacharya wants to get Ananta Lakshmi married and asks Dhani-Mani to inform Shubh Mangalam. Meanwhile, Govind informs Pandit Rama that he wants to marry Ananta Lakshmi. Will Tenali Rama agree for the marriage? Watch the episode and find out.

89

Finding The Right Guy

Two cases of problematic marriages are received in the Darbar and both the marriages were set by Shubh Mangalam so Maharaj decides to call him in the Darbar and asks Pandit Rama to solve the issue. Tathacharya calls up Shubh Mangalam to his house to find a guy for his sister Ananta Lakshmi. Watch the episode to know more.

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Pandit Rama's Plan

Pandit Rama and Tathacharya, despite their mutual dislike for each other, come together and plan to keep Govind and Ananta Lakshmi away from each other. Shubh Mangalam brings the profile of a perfect guy for Ananta. Ananta Lakshmi, being frustrated with her brother seeks Shardha and Amma's help. Watch the episode to know more.

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Govind To The Rescue

The family of the potential groom comes to see Ananta Lakshmi at Tathacharya's house with Pancit Rama disguised as Shubh Mangalam to make sure everything goes according to the plan. But Ananta with Sharda and Amma have a plan of their own. What will happen now? Watch the episode to find out.

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The Oddity

Govind claims that he has married Ananta Lakshmi but Tenali Rama dismisses Govind's claim. Then, Tathacharya introduces Ananta Lakshmi to her prospective bridegroom. But, all is not right with this to-be bridegroom. Tenali Rama notices that the behavior of Ananta Lakshmi's suitor is odd. Watch the episode to find out more.

93

The Wealthy Suitor

Ananta Lakshmi's suitor has a secret: he has night blindness. Tathacharya learns that Ananta Lakshmi's prospective bridegroom has lied to him and decides to cancel the marriage. But, Shubh Mangalam manages to convince Tathacharya that Ananta Lakshmi's suitor is wealthy. Hearing this, Tathacharya decides to get his sister married against her wishes. What will happen now to Govind and Ananta Lakshmi's love story? Watch the episode and find out.

94

Exposing Shubh Mangalam

Pandit Rama realizes Govind and Ananta's love for each other and approaches Tathacharya to convince him for their marriage but Tathacharya refuses right away. So Pandit Rama decides to expose Shubh Mangalam and Naineshwar Rao's plan in the Darbar in order to convince Tathacharya. Watch the episode to know more.

95

Tathacharya In A Loop

Pandit Rama informs Maharaj Krishnadevraya that its Tathacharya's 60th birthday the next month and according to the rituals Tathacharya wants to get remarried to his wife Varunmala so Maharaj announces a celebration of his birthday and their re-marriage. Everything seems to be going in Pandit Rama's favor till now but little does he know that a huge obstacle is about to come in his plan. Watch the episode to know more.

96

Rama In Trouble

Dhani-Mani influence Saudamini and informs her about Tathacharya marrying Varunmala again so she tells Tathacharya that he should get married again, not to Varunmala but to her. Tathacharya gets to know about the fake love letter that Pandit Rama sent to Princess Jagan Mohini in the name of Maharaj Krishnadevraya. Watch the episode to find out what happens next.

97

And The Blackmails Starts

Tathacharya finds out about Pandit Rama writing the love letter to Princess Jagan Mohini in Maharaj Krishnadevraya's name so he starts blackmailing Rama and makes him write another letter of the same sort and sends it to Jagan Mohini. What will happen now? Watch the episode to find out.

98

Tathacharya's Ploy

Tathacharya keeps on blackmailing Pandit Rama and tells him to do something for him which is against Rama's ethics and values and which may result in him getting banished from Vijayanagara if Maharaj found out about it. Princess Jagan Mohini arrives in the Darbar and Maharani Chinna Devi and Maharani Tirumala Devi are clearly not happy about it. Watch the episode to know more.

99

Turning The Tables

Tathacharya warns Pandit Rama to leave Vijayanagar within a fortnight or else he'll expose his secret to Maharaj Krishnadevraya so Amma and Sharda decide to turn the table on Tathacharya by playing the Soudamini Devi card. What will happen now? Watch the episode to find out.

100

The Stage is Set

Anantha Lakshmi and Govind are strolling in the park when Govind unintentionally ends up injuring a man, whose intention is Tenali Rama's humiliation. Later, Pandit Rama calls the council members and informs them that they will be acting in the play. Then, Pandit Rama calls Govind and asks him to get ready for the play. What is Pandit Rama's intention behind organizing the play? Watch the episode and find out.

101

One Act Play

The one-act play starts with Pandit Rama narrating the story and Govind & Ananta Lakshmi acting the scenes but Govind and Ananta Lakshmi go out of their characters and express their love for each other in front of the entire darbar which makes Tathacharya furious. What will happen now?

102

Test of Love

Tathacharya finds himself in a tight spot after Pandit Rama asks him to find the real Varunmala in a series of her reflections. After Tathacharya clears the test, now it's Pandit Rama's turn to find Shardha and prove his true love. Unknown to Pandit Rama, a threat looms large on his life. Watch the episode to find out what happens next.

103

Revenge

While the celebrations are underway, Pandit Rama calls Krishnadevaraya to the stage. The crowd goes silent when Jaganmohini is asked to find the real Krishnadevaraya in a series of his reflections. Thankfully, Krishnadevaraya is saved from humiliation when an attack on Pandit Rama creates panic in the crowd. Who is behind the attack on Pandit Rama?

104

King's Command

Pandit Rama's attacker is captured, arrested, and sent to jail for the longest time. Tathacharya approaches Maharaj Krishnadevraya and asks him for justice after explaining how Pandit Rama ployed against him by involving his sister in his one-act play and making her act with Govind.

105

The Twist in the Tale

Annacharya brother of Tathacharya arrived with a a lot flair and servants. He has a surprise for his younger brother. A surprise for Tatchacharya and bad news for Rama!

106

The Doppelganger

Tathacharya's elder brother finds the Doppelganger of Pandit Rama and sends him to Tathacharya for his ploy to kick Pandit Rama out of Vijayanagar. Tathacharya plans to replace the real Pandit Rama with the fake one so he asks the real Rama to go on an exile for a month to suffer for his mistakes.

107

A Bigger Conspiracy

Tathacharya sends Pandit Rama, Shardha, and their son on an exile for a month but on their way out of the city they are kidnapped by Pandit Rama's doppelganger. While they are kept in an isolated place, Pandit Rama eavesdrops on the kidnappers and gets to know their plan.

108

Undetected

Sudhama confidently walks into the darbar. The council members fail to identify Pandit Rama's doppleganger. Pandit Rama and Shardha hope that either Krishnadevaraya or the Queens will identify the doppelganger but it doesn't turn out that way. Sudhama fools everyone and the wise men fall for it. What lies ahead for Pandit Rama?

109

The Conspiracy

Pandit Rama learns that Sudhama has reached the palace undetected. Meanwhile, Sudhama shows that he isn't just a pawn in the hands of Tathacharya by settling a dispute. When Sudhama reaches Pandit Rama's house, he decides to eliminate Gundappa and Amma. Will Sudhama succeed in his plan?

110

The Assassination Plot

Sudhama falls into his own trap, which he had laid for Amma and Gundappa. Pandit Rama pleads with the kidnappers to provide milk for Bhaskar but the kidnappers ask Pandit Rama to solve a puzzle first. After Pandit Rama solves the puzzle, the kidnapper puts a new challenge. If Rama wins he will be set free but he fails, he has to take the responsibility of Krishnadevaraya's murder.

111

The Puzzle

Pandit Rama has the sole responsibility to Save Maharaj Krishnadevraya's life as the assassins are ready with their plans but first, he comes across a puzzle that he has to solve in order to get out of the captivity. On the other hand, Sudama is already in the Darbar laying the trap and planning the assassination.

112

Failed Attempt

Sudama attempts to assassinate Maharaj Krishnadevraya but fails miserably and almost gets caught. Pandit Rama solves the last piece of the puzzle and escapes his kidnappers with Shardha and Bhaskar. But now the question arises, how will Pandit Rama unveil Sudama's true identity and save Krishnadevraya?

113

Taken Over

Pandit Rama escapes his captors and reaches home only to find out that Sudama has taken over his life. Amma doubts that the person in her house eating the food is not actually Pandit Rama but an impersonator. Finally, Pandit Rama and Sudama come face to face.

114

Escape Route

Tenali Rama asks Gundappa to escape through the hidden door and reach the palace. Gundappa is reluctant to step inside the dark tunnel but after Pandit Rama's words of bravery, Gundappa takes Bhaskar and enters the tunnel. Will Pandit Rama be able to prevent Krishnadevaraya's assassination?

115

Conning the Conman

If Sudhama can pretend to be Pandit Rama, then what's stopping Pandit Rama from pretending to be Sudhama? That's what Pandit Rama does in this episode to find out what's Sudhama and Tathacharya are up to. But, Tathacharya gets a hint that Sudhama might be Pandit Rama and decides to find out.

116

Life in Danger

Krishnadevaraya's life is in danger and Pandit Rama is still unsure of the assassination plot. Pandit Rama and Maha Mantri team up to foil Sudhama's assassination attempt. Meanwhile, Annacharya humiliates Tathacharya in front of Krishnadevaraya. Tathacharya suspects that Annacharya is after his job. Will Sudhama succeed in assassinating Krishadevaraya?

117

Rama Vs Sudhama

Will Sudhama and Annacharya succeed in their devious plan?

118

The Fair Punishments

Shardha and Amma help Maharaj Krishnadevraya to reveal the real Pandit Rama by asking Sudhama and Pandit Rama questions which only Rama might know the answers to. After revealing the reveal Pandit Rama, Krishnadevraya asks him to give fair punishments to Annacharya, Tathacharya, and everyone who was involved in the conspiracy.

119

The Special Counsel

Pandit Rama goes to the Darbar and gets to know about Maharaj Krishnadevraya's personal advisory team which doesn't include Pandit Rama so he feels neglected. Pandit Rama decides to write his knowledge and all the experience in a book and decides to gift it to Maharaj Krishnadevraya.

120

Pandit Rama's Honor

Pandit Rama is determined to regain his lost honor. He spends day and night turning his thoughts and philosophies into words and pens it down. Then, Pandit Rama presents his work to Krishnadevaraya. Will Krishnadevaraya be impressed with the work?

121

Meet Birbal

Pandit Rama is overwhelmed by the respect Krishnadevaraya has shown towards him. He feels that Tathacharya has played a vital role in his success. But, where is Tathacharya? Tathacharya is headed towards a pilgrimage and on the way, he meets Birbal. How will Tathacharya exploit the wit of Birbal?

122

A Secret Message

Maharaj Krishnadevraya decides to add Pandit Rama in the highest orders of his advisory team. Later Maharaj receives a secret message encrypted in a language that is unknown so he gives it to Pandit Rama to solve it and get the meaning behind it. Tathacharya after meeting Birbal decides to bring him back to Vijaynagar and make him stand against Pandit Rama.

123

Birbal To The Rescue

Pandit Rama spends a lot of time decoding the secret message but is not able to do that so Tathacharya enters the darbar with a solution that is Birbal. Birbal successfully decodes the message and impresses Krishnadevraya but then Tathacharya advice Maharaj to add Birbal to his high advisory ranks rather than Pandit Rama. What will happen now? Watch the episode to find out.

124

Signs Of War

Pandit Rama and Birbal come together and use their intellect and decode the secret letter and warn Maharaj Krishnadevraya about a war on its way to Vijaynagar. Maharaj tells Mahamantri to ready the troops for the war but an immense problem stands in their way.

125

A New Challenge

Tathacharya is jealous of Pandit Rama's accomplishments and has planned to humiliate him in front of Krishnadevaraya. Tathacharya questions Pandit Rama's laurels before Krishnadevaraya, forcing the king to contemplate Pandit Rama's credibility as his advisor. Krishnadevaraya decides to test Pandit Rama's wit against Birbal's brilliance. Will Pandit Rama be able to prove his worth?

126

Test Of Knowledge

Maharaj Krishnadevraya announces a competition to test Pandit Rama and Birbal's wit and Knowledge and then make a decision as to who deserves to be added to the special counsel. Tathacharya plans to help Birbal win the competition and kick Pandit Rama out of the Darbar once and for all.

127

Birbal Vs. Pandit Rama

The Seven Gurus have set up seven distinct challenges for Pandit Rama and Birbal and whoever successfully completes four of them will be the eight Guru in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. Both face off for the first task and have completed it. Who has won the first contest?

128

And the Winner Is...

The battle of wits is becoming intense as Birbal wins the first round. Tathacharya is ecstatic that Pandit Rama has been defeated. Now, Pandit Rama has to prove his credibility in the second round. Who will win this round?

129

Heaven or Hell

After Pandit Rama equalises in the battle of wits to become the eight Guru of Krishnadevraya's court, the third task is a challenge for both, Pandit Rama and Birbal. Pandit Rama attempts first for the answer. Will he choose the door to heaven or hell?

130

Thinker's Game

After a scintillating battle of minds between Pandit Rama and Birbal, the battle of wits is being led by Birbal by 3-2 against Pandit Rama. The sixth challenge given by King Krishnadevraya is a tricky question. Will Pandit Rama be able to equalise or Birbal will become the eighth guru?

131

The Final Task

Pandit Rama equalizes the battle of wits against Birbal and makes it 3-3, which brings them to their last stage of the battle of wits. The last challenge is presented by King Krishnadevraya to both Birbal and Pandit Rama. Who shall win the battle of wits to become the eighth guru?

132

Emperor or Thief?

The last challenge is to catch the person who stole Vijaynagar's gold and Birbal and Pandit Rama decide to find the culprit with collective effort. The stolen gold is retrieved from the Emperor's custody. Who has framed the emperor and will he get caught?

133

The Hunt of Thief

The collaborated effort from Birbal and Tenali is out to find the real thief but King Krishnadevraya has given the court three days to find out the real culprit otherwise he shall take all of the blame and be ready for the punishment. Birbal and Pandit Ramakrishna while interrogating the accused make a shocking discovery.

134

Thief Caught!

After a lot of work and thinking put in by Birbal and Pandit Rama, after rounding up two suspects and both of them being innocent, the case is stuck again at square one. Suddenly, a clue strikes to Pandit Rama and he is set out to find the truth. Will they be able to catch the real thief?