Bhallaladeva and Bhijjaladeva are taken into custody and shifted to another place for the time being. They are put in separate cells and a physician is appointed to treat Bhalla.

Kattappa and Avanthika are assigned the task of supervising the reconstruction of Mahishmati and Kunthala desam respectively.

Ammu, Devu, Mahe,Avanti and Kattappa return to the village.

Mahe's foster parents were waiting anxiously for his return. Upon seeing them, Mahe runs ahead and hugs Sanga. Tears of joy trickle down her cheeks seeing her son alive. She pecks his forehead.

M: Amma, don't cry amma nothing happened to me. I am fine.

S: Sivu... sivu... my sivu... my lord Siva brought you back safely to me.

She weeps on her son's chest. Amarendra and the rest are watching this from afar.

A: Devasena, who are they ?

D: They are Mahe's foster parents Ammu. They are the reason our son is alive and safe.

Ammu notices their happiness and how Mahe is attached to them that he forgot his own parents. His eyes well up and heart feels heavy all of a sudden. Devasena grips his shoulder and he wipes his eyes discreetly then turns back to face his wife with a smile on his face.

A: You know what Devasena... I was wondering...we... we were separated for so long... don't you think we should... we should spend more time together...just the both of us only...you and me....

He couldn't say what he wanted to as he feels a lump stuck in his throat and he recalls the moment he felt Mahe's kick for the first time. Devasena could read his mind. She coils her arms around his and perches her chin on his shoulder.

D: ... you and me alone...let Mahendra be with them. We can go see him whenever we want. Isn't that what you intended to say Ammu??

A: Devasena! How do you....

D: The times we spent together might be less Ammu but no one has understood you as I have.

A: Devuu... I... I am sorry... Fate separated you from your son once and now I am doing it again. Pls forgive me Devuu.... don't curse me...

D: No Ammu... you didn't do anything wrong for me to forgive you. I myself would have said this if you hadn't. Our son's happiness matters the most wherever he is he will still be ours.

They exchange helpless smiles and gaze into each other's eyes as their minds flit back to the past, the day when Mahendra entered their lives.

Devasena is in her chamber when,

A: Devasena !!Devvuuu !! Vennela!!
Bangaram....!!

The maids of Devasena chuckle as they hear their King calling out to his Queen. Devasena smiles.

"Maharani, Maharaja's voice can be heard from a distance. He is on his way here. Should we stay or...."

They tease her. Devasena blushes.

D: Mmm...you all may leave.

"Hmm ok we'll leave but you be careful.... Maharaja seems to be in a haste to hug.."

Before the maid could complete her sentence, Devasena raises her arm pretending to shoo them away and they run off giggling.

D: Notorious girls!

Smiling, she shakes her head and goes to receive her lord.

Amarendra walks in and sees his Devasena who is all smiles. He hugs her and pecks her forehead as he always does.

A: Devuuu...my Devuuu....!!

D: Wait...wait...your armour and sword... !

She pulls apart and takes his sword, turban and armour to leave it at its place. Ammu follows her and hugging her from behind circles his arms around her waist.

D: So how was my King's day ??

A: Mmm good but very tiring had to teach the soldiers a new technique which was taxing. How was it for my Devuu ??

D: I missed you so I decided I should play a game with you today.

A: Wow ! I am ready manohari !!

He pecks her shoulders and she flinches.

D: Uff ! Not that !! This is a different game.

She turns to face him and he asks her through eyes what it is.

D: I have kept a few things, you have to close your eyes and guess it also tell me what it reminds you of.

A: That's all ? So simple ! I am game. Come let's start!!!!

He closes his eyes.

A: Mmm hmm you will cheat. Let me tie your eyes.

She ties his eyes with a veil and takes him to where she has kept the things. She makes him feel an item.

A: Mmm... this is a lotus flower! It reminds me of my lotus - Devasena!

D:(chuckles) Correct!

He touches another object.

D: What is it ??

A: This is... this is...a slate!

D: Wow ! And what can you recall ?

A: I remember Amma holding my hand and teaching me the first word. - A for Amma.

He touches a few more things and guesses. They move on to the last item.

D: Ok. This is the last one. Let me see if you can get this one right as well.

She places his hand on the object and he traces it.

A: This is a cradle Devuu !! My cradle !!

D: Ahaan ! And ??

A: Amma told me that it was used by my forefathers before. After me it will be my son but this was kept in the attic why is it out now and I don't feel a speck of dust on it as if someone has wiped it clean...

He pauses and connects the dots in his mind. Pulling out the veil from his eyes he looks at Devasena asking her through eyes and she confirms it by bobbing her head.

D: The time has come to put this cradle to use again Ammu, so I took it out and cleaned it.

Ammu is over the moon and pecking her forehead he hugs her. She buries her face on his chest.

D: Are you happy Ammu ??

A: I am going crazy Devuu !! I feel like running out and screaming
"I am going to be a father" for every soul in Mahishmati to hear !!

D: (giggles)It is too early now. You can do it after few months.

A: (grinning) Can't wait to carry him in my arms we won't give him to anyone I will only carry him, clean him, feed him, sing him to sleep...

D: ...and I will teach him lessons, weapons, morals and values ensure that I raise him in a manner that brings glory to my Ammu and this land. I too won't part with him !

How much hopes and dreams they had. Little did they know destiny had other plans for them. The son that they both vowed never to stay away from was born to leave them. 😭

D mv: Ammu at least I could feel him once upon his birth but you never even got to see his face how eagerly you looked forward to his birth. I might have borne him in my womb but you had borne him in your heart and now you are willing to sacrifice him for another mother. Oh lord, pls give my Ammu the courage to bear this pain.

A mv: You lost me, you suffered yet lived all these years in the hope that our son would come he came and now going to leave you again. This is more excruciating than the pain you endured to bring him into this world. Hiding your own agony you are putting up a brave front so as to not see me hurt. Why must this happen to you of all people? Oh lord, pls keep my Devuu strong.

Ka: What happened Baahu??

Kattapa calls him and A comes out of his thoughts.

A: Nn...nothing mama... Devasena, come let us go and say bye to Mahendra.

D: Huh..uh... I.. I... I'll wait here. You tell them and come. If.. if I see him, I might not let him go with them. It is best I be here.

She turns away and walking a few steps, she sits on a rock. Ammu eyes Kattappa to look after Devasena while he makes his way to Mahe and his parents.

S: You are hurt and bleeding so badly Sivu...

M: Your son went to fight a war Amma ! Getting hurt is natural this will get cured in some days you don't worry I am still strong shall I carry you in my arms like the other day ??

S: Chi po ra... you and your mischief... !!

They chuckle. Sanga's husband taps her shoulder as he sees Ammu approaching them with a smile on his face. The couple bow before him but Ammu immediately rushes forward and hugs Mahe's foster father.

A: Pls don't bow before me. I should be the one doing that. It is because of you both we got our son.

Ammu folds his hands and bows to them but is stopped by Sanga's husband.

S's hubby: Ayya, no pls don't you are the King. It is our fortune that we got to be the caretakers of the great Bahubali's son.

S: Yes ayya. We heard tales of your magnanimity and bravery. We hoped to see you once and that happened. We are blessed.

Ammu could see the tension and fear of Mahe leaving with him on their faces and he smiles.Taking Mahe's hand he places it above Sanga's and her husband's palms.

A: He is your son.

He looks at Mahe.

A: Mahe, promise me that you will take care of your parents well. Never desert them at any cost.

M: I promise you nanna.

Holding back his tears, Ammu hugs his son once and pulling apart quickly walks away without turning back to see him. Weeping he runs to his Devasena who is already crying inconsolably hugging her stomach. Seeing Ammu she throws her arms around him and both cry their lungs out. He caresses her head to console her. Kattappa steps back and begins to sob. Avanti too sheds tears.