On August 12, 2024, in the ongoing drama of the show “Mangal Lakshmi,” the episode begins with a tense atmosphere as Adit informs his family that he has just called the school to check on Mangal’s whereabouts. It turns out that Mangal hasn’t gone to school, which raises concerns among the family members.
Adit, however, makes a rather insensitive comment, suggesting that Mangal has a habit of leaving without informing anyone just to seek attention. This remark doesn’t sit well with Karthik, who questions Adit’s rationale. Karthik even suggests involving the police to search for Mangal. Adit sarcastically responds that they might as well get a pass to the police station since it seems they’ll be visiting there every day because of Mangal. Karthik decides to make a call, perhaps to the authorities or someone else who could help in finding Mangal.
Lakshmi, witnessing the exchange, confronts Adit about his lack of empathy. She points out that instead of worrying about Mangal’s safety, Adit is more focused on criticizing her. Adit, clearly annoyed, tells Lakshmi not to speak to him in such a manner. Lakshmi, however, refuses to back down and continues to express her concerns. Karthik, sensing the tension, steps in and gently pulls Lakshmi away to calm her down.
Outside, Karthik tries to comfort Lakshmi, who is visibly upset. During their conversation, Lakshmi notices Mangal’s wheelchair and the birthday cake she had prepared for Adit. The sight of these items intensifies their worry for Mangal’s safety, as it’s evident that something is terribly wrong.
Meanwhile, Mannan, a friend of the family, is driving a tempo van when he notices something unusual—the van door keeps moving as if something or someone is inside. Mannan stops the van and asks the driver to open the door to check. To their shock, they find Mangal unconscious inside the van. Mannan immediately questions the driver, but the driver insists he has no idea how Mangal ended up in the van. Concerned about Mangal’s condition, Mannan and the driver decide to wake her up before taking any further action.
While this is happening, Sowmya, another character in the story, is confronted by her parents. They have come to question her about why she was thrown out of the house, having apparently learned the reason. Sowmya’s parents are upset and insist that she must marry the person they have chosen for her. However, Sowmya stands her ground, declaring that she will only marry someone she loves. She even threatens to harm herself if her parents try to force her into a marriage against her will. The tension between Sowmya and her parents remains unresolved, adding another layer of drama to the story.
Back at Adit’s house, Karthik and Lakshmi return with Mangal’s wheelchair and the cake. Adit’s family, upon seeing these items, grows increasingly worried about Mangal’s safety. They decide that it’s time to involve the police. Just as they are about to leave, the doorbell rings. Adit opens the door to find Mannan standing there with Mangal, who is now conscious and in her wheelchair.
Adit greets Mannan, and Lakshmi immediately asks Mangal what happened to her. Mangal explains that a man had come to the house earlier, claiming he was there to spray for mosquitoes. After that, she has no recollection of what happened, only that she somehow lost consciousness and ended up in a cardboard box in the tempo van. Upon hearing this, Lakshmi suggests filing a complaint with the police, but Adit dismisses the idea, saying that since Mangal has returned safe and sound, there is no need to involve the authorities. Mangal herself agrees, and the matter is dropped for the time being.
Karthik and Lakshmi, still concerned but somewhat relieved, decide to head back home. Before they leave, Mangal invites Mannan to stay and have a meal with them. Mannan agrees, and they all sit down to eat together, trying to return to some semblance of normalcy after the day’s events.
Later that evening, Gayatri, another family member, reminds Lakshmi about the Pooja ceremony scheduled for the next day. She mentions that Lakshmi hasn’t prepared the Diya yet, a task that is crucial for the Pooja. Lakshmi assures Gayatri that she will complete the task later that night, promising that everything will be ready on time. Gayatri, trusting Lakshmi’s words, leaves the room. However, Sanjana, who has been eavesdropping on their conversation, decides to take matters into her own hands. She secretly adds sleeping powder to Lakshmi’s water bottle, intending to ensure that Lakshmi won’t be able to prepare the Diya as planned.
The episode concludes on this suspenseful note, leaving the audience wondering what will happen next. Will Lakshmi fall victim to Sanjana’s plot? Will Mangal’s mysterious disappearance have further consequences? The drama continues to unfold, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.