It is a written rule that everything that begins somewhere has to end somewhere, such is Rama’s journey. After his one last gesture to save Krishnadevaraya and his kingdom, Rama seeks the King’s permission to leave for his village, Tenali, forever. This sends a wave of sadness amongst Vijaynagar’s residents. Amma and Sharda try to make him change his decision, but Rama explains his importance of being in Tenali. Even Tathacharya, along with the king, give their last shot but to no avail.

Just as there is no greater joiner than compassion, there is no greater divider than ego. It becomes apparent when the gap in Rama and Krishnadevaraya’s friendship keeps on widening. Neither Rama accepts his king’s decision nor the king accepts his offer of help. However, in a surprising turn Rama appears in the court and accepts Abdullah’s challenge. Rama is a man whose initiative is always backed by his wit, so what ace does he have up his sleeve this time?

The ego is the two faces of a single coin. If displayed responsibly and justly, it can aid in developing prominence, but it left uncheck, it builds irrational anger and takes a person to his or her downfall. Unfortunately, for Krishnadevaraya, he falls in the second category. He not only puts the entire kingdom on the bet, but when Rama tries to reason with him, he loses his temper and disrespectfully asks him to leave the court. So, when Tathacharya approaches Rama to seek his help, he refuses to help the king.