Krishna kills Kans in a fight and rescues Vasudeva and Devaki. He informs the Pandu family that war against Duryodhan is necessary for the wellbeing of the world. Shakuni tells Duryodhan to trap Krishna during his Hastinapur visit. Vidur reaches Virat's kingdom to negotiate with the Pandavas.

Vidur and Sanjay try to convince the Pandavas to negotiate with the Kauravas. As the Pandavas decide to send Krishna for the negotiation, the Kauravas plan to capture Krishna. Krishna reaches Hastinapur and assures Gandhari that he will try to stop the war.

Duryodhan requests Krishna to stay in his palace, but Krishna chooses another place. On Dhritarashtra's requests, Krishna suggests ways to prevent the war, but Duryodhan turns them down. Will Krishna succeed in making Duryodhan realise his mistakes?

Krishna requests Dhritarashtra to give five villages to the Pandavas. Duryodhan refuses to accept this proposal and instead, asks his soldiers to capture Krishna. The soldiers become unconscious and the chains holding Krishna fall away.

Duryodhan is scared seeing Krishna everywhere. Krishna tells Duryodhan that the entire Kuru family will be destroyed in the war. Duryodhan then vows to kill him. Krishna informs Gandhari that Duryodhan will not dare to wage war if Karna does not support him.

On Kunti's request, Krishna asks Karna not to join the war. Karna tells Krishna that he wishes to fulfil his duties towards Duryodhan. Krishna reveals the truth about his real parents, hoping that Karna will reconsider his decision. How will Karna react on learning the truth?

Radha informs Karna that she is not his biological mother and this depresses him. Vrushali tries to console him and also advises him to meet Kunti. Karna meets her and she asks him for a favour. Eventually, he regrets having to fight against the Pandavas.

Kunti apologises to Karna and requests him to take the Pandavas' side, but he tells her that he will not be disloyal to Duryodhan. Karna promises Kunti that he will not kill any of her sons other than Arjun. On learning about Duryodhan's decision, Yudhishthir instructs Arjun and Bheem to prepare their army.