Karthika Deepam: Sumitra Diagnosed with Blood Cancer; Karthik Hides Truth from Dasharatha

• Karthik and Dasharatha visit the hospital for Sumitra's medical reports, with Dasharatha highly anxious.
• The doctor reveals to Karthik that Sumitra has blood cancer and time is short, leaving him shocked and tearful.
• Karthik is advised to quickly convince Sumitra for treatment as her condition will worsen over time.
• Parijatham insults pregnant Deepa over Kashi's imprisonment, unaware of the family's medical crisis.
• Karthik and the doctor lie to Dasharatha, assuring him Sumitra has only a minor problem.

Why It Matters: Sumitra's blood cancer diagnosis shocks Karthik, who must now convince her for urgent treatment while hiding the truth.