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Smart Play - Karna

Dr Karna loves his family despite his father’s cold distance. After defying his aunt’s orders at the hospital to save a life, he now faces an unexpected and gruelling medical trial by fire.

The Heart and Heroism of Dr Karna

Karna triumphs in his trial but cancels his marriage meeting, risking his grandmother's wrath. When Nithya arrives at the hospital for her friend's abortion, her words remind Karna of his childhood.

Nithya and Karna Cross Paths at the Hospital

While Nithya believes she has found her life-partner, Nidhi and Karna handle a medical emergency alone during a hospital strike. Thrilled by their success, Nidhi shares her heart’s feelings with him.

Karna and Nidhi Brave a Hospital Emergency

Nidhi is wrongly expelled from the hospital, prompting Nithya to demand justice. Though Nidhi is proven innocent, Karna’s forced apology threatens to create a rift in their blooming love.

Nithya Demands Justice for Her Sister Nidhi

After exposing Sanju, Karna is thrown out of the house by his angry father. Later, Nidhi suspects malpractice in the hospital canteen, and Karna begins a secret investigation to find the truth.

Nidhi Uncovers a Problem at the Hospital Canteen

Ramesh punishes Karna after wrongly suspecting a romance with Nidhi. While Nayantara hides her tracks in the canteen scandal, Nidhi and Nitya team up to expose Sanjay’s viral video plot at college.

Ramesh Suspects a Romance between Karna and Nidhi

Karna overcomes Ramesh’s traps to finish Nithya's engagement plans, but is wrongly blamed for the chaos. As Nidhi confronts those plotting against Karna, a furious Nithya bans Karna from the ceremony.

Nithya Banishes Karna from Her Engagement

Karna saves Nithya from a life-threatening danger during her engagement. Ramesh's marriage contract for Karna is exposed to the family. Later, Nayantara hides a secret linked to Karna’s birth.

Karna Saves Nithya from a Fatal Accident

Nithya's family learns of Tejas’s family's reluctance to accept Nithya, while Nayantara’s plot for Nidhi backfires. Later, Ramesh grows furious as Karna defies him and takes a stand for Nidhi.

Karna Defies Ramesh for Nidhi

Karna is shocked by a sudden marriage proposal, while Ramesh is thrown out of the house for insulting Karna’s parentage. Though Ramesh offers an apology, a dark scheme may be hidden behind his words.

Ramesh Is Outsed from His Own House

Ramesh’s sudden apology masks a hidden agenda as Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin. While Nithya wrongly identifies Nidhi’s lover, Karna and Nidhi head to Marigudi, sparking panic for Nayanatara.

The Mystery of Marigudi and Ramesh's Deception

Karna saves the family from a roadside ambush while Nithya risks her life to protect him. Meanwhile, Muniyappa tries to reveal the truth about Nidhi’s parents' death despite Nayanatara’s interference.

Nithya Protects Karna During a Deadly Attack

Karna finally proposes to Nidhi while they are stranded in the forest. Upon their return, Ramesh promises to arrange their marriage, but his sudden support raises suspicions of a hidden motive.

Karna and Nidhi Share a Heartfelt Moment

Nidhi is overjoyed by Karna’s love, while Nithya refuses to invite him to her wedding. Amidst the tension, a drunken Sanjay creates a scene at Nidhi’s house, leaving him to face Ramesh’s fury.

Nidhi's Birthday Joy Marred by Sanjay's Chaos

Karna learns that Nidhi’s parents were murdered but decides to hide the truth. Meanwhile, Malathi discovers Ramesh’s plot to get Karna married to Nithya, leading to a tense confrontation with Ramesh.

Malathi Uncovers Ramesh's Plan

Tejas disappears on the wedding day due to Ramesh’s scheme. With the groom missing, Mahalakshmi is misled into deciding that Karna should marry Nithya. Is Karna’s fate about to change?

Tejas Goes Missing on the Wedding Day

Karna marries Nithya only to discover she is pregnant, while Ramesh burns down Nidhi’s house. Despite the mounting tragedy, Malathi forces Karna to keep the truth of the wedding a secret from Nidhi.

Karna Discovers Nithya's Pregnancy

Karna helps Nithya pass a traditional cooking test while Malathi learns Ramesh has kidnapped Tejas. Under the guise of a honeymoon, Karna and Nithya set off for Chikkamagaluru to find Tejas.

Malathi Discovers Ramesh's Secret Kidnapping Plot

Karna stops Nithya from aborting her child at the last moment, while Nidhi discovers Karna’s love for her. Tejas learns of Nithya and Karna's marriage, as Ramesh continues his cruel manipulations.

Karna Stops Nithya from Getting an Abortion

Karna saves Nidhi and Nithya from a danger when they visit their parents' grave. During a village fest, will a divine intervention reveal the secret of Karna's birth?

Will the Secret of Karna's Birth Be Revealed?

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A waiter mistakes Karna and Nidhi for a couple. As Sanjay's friend shoves Nidhi into the swimming pool, Karna dives in to save her as a panicked Nithya watches. A picture of Karna-Nidhi angers Ramesh.

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Karna's kindness surprises Nithya. After a doctor is hit, Nayanatara sparks a doctors' strike, but Karna defies all to operate on a patient with Nidhi's help, only to face a tragic, lifeless newborn.

Karna Defies the Doctors on Strike

Mr Mallik offers a venue to Karna for Nithya’s engagement, while Sumathi tries to turn Nithya against Karna. Nidhi saves Karna from an accident and threatens Sumathi to ease his worries about Ramesh.

Nidhi Saves Karna from an Accident

Karna and his family visit Shanthi’s house to help with Nithya’s engagement preparations. At the family’s insistence, Nidhi goes shopping with Karna and later tries to keep her distance from him.

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Nithya apologises to Shanthi. Karna spends the night outside the house due to Sumathi’s actions. Shanthi tells Mahalakshmi about her son and daughter-in-law's death. Ramesh tries to mislead Karna.

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Nayanatara's Plan against Karna

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Karna thrashes the goons providing adulterated supplies to the hospital and is stunned to learn about Nayanthara's actions. She stages an act before him. Later, Karna cooks for the patients.

Karna Fights a Few Goons

Ramesh ousts Karna for going against Sanjay, leaving him drenched in the rain and later demands that he apologise to him. Elsewhere, Nithya questions Nidhi’s anger over her remarks about Karna.

Ramesh Punishes Karna

Karna expresses his gratitude to Nidhi for saving the baby, praising her in front of the other doctors. As he offers to drop her home, she stuns him by confessing her love in the middle of the street.

Nidhi's Love Confession Shocks Karna

Tejas wins hearts at Nithya’s house with his charm. Later, Nithya argues with Karna when he refuses to help her friend with an abortion. At Mahalakshmi’s request, Karna visits Nidhi’s home.

Nithya Argues with Karna

Ignoring his family’s hatred, Karna fulfils their needs. He then aids a pregnant woman stuck in traffic to deliver her baby. Later, Nidhi resolves to confess her love to him.

Karna's Journey Begins!

Ramesh reminds Karna of their deal. Mahalakshmi reunites with her childhood friend Shanthi. Later, Nayanatara fumes as Karna chooses to operate on an auto driver’s wife over a wealthy man's daughter.

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Yashoda Throws a Challenge at Prabhu

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Lakshmi and Devaki Fondly Remember each other

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Lahari Decides to End Her Pregnancy

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Jayanth to undergo Surgery

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Movie Released Date	23 Jan 2026
Genres	Drama
Audio Languages:	Kannada
Cast	Kiran Raj Bhavya Gowda Namratha Gowda Nagabharana Ashok
Director	Ramesh Indira

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