Karthika Deepam written update, September 8, 2018: Durga gives Mounitha the shock of her life

In the latest episode of Karthika Deepam, Karthik agrees to accompany Soundarya, Shravya for Mounitha’s wedding shopping. On the way, he is seen disturbed by the memories of Deepa. Soundarya tries to comfort him. They find Deepa working at a gas and petrol station. Deepa and Karthik share awkward silence. Deepa minds her work and Karthik leaves the place annoyed by her presence. He quits midway and asks Soundarya and others to continue with their shopping plans.
Finding Deepa at the station, Murali Krishna pleads her to come along with him. Deepa loses her job. She refuses to go with him and walks away.
Meanwhile, in conversation with Soundarya, Anand Rao tries to help Soundarya and Karthik understand their mistake in Deepa’s case. Karthik expresses his dissent in this regard and argues that Deepa is at fault, reiterating his belief in his mother’s decision making.
At the hospital, Mounitha who gears up to administer yet another sedative to Durga, finds him missing. She panics about Durga’s next move. She rushes home and updates Girish (her uncle) about the happenings. While Girish is happy to know this, Mounitha is afraid of the consequences. However, she decides to confidently continue ahead with her schemes.
Bhagyalakshmi informs Murali Krishna about Mounitha’s marriage. He is relieved to know that Mounitha is getting married to someone else. Bhagyalakshmi reassures that Deepa is not going to get lucky ever in life.
Mounitha prepares her co-actor, who acts as the groom at her wedding scene. She promises double the amount if her mission succeeds. As she thinks of Durga and his next move, Durga confronts her. Telling her that he is aware of her wedding scheme, Durga reveals that he has abducted her actors. He pledges to expose her in front of Karthik’s family, marry her and avenge his suffering. Mounitha pleads Durga not to interfere further. However, she is relieved to know that Durga is completely unaware of her scheme.
Meanwhile, Deepa reaches the wedding venue as a part of the catering crew.