: As Karthik grows up, he learns about the fatal prophecy and the danger he poses to his beloved uncle. To protect Venky, he secretly leaves home and joins the Indian Army.
: Defying his father’s superstitious warnings, Venkatarathnam (known as "Venky Mama") decides to raise the infant Karthik himself. He gives up his own dreams and stays single to ensure Karthik is never neglected. : As Karthik grows up, he learns about
: The prophecy comes true when the parents die in an accident. Ramanarayana then warns that the child, Karthik, carries a horoscope that will bring death to his uncle, Venkatarathnam. : As Karthik grows up