Daana Veera Soora Karna

A baby is discovered floating in the Ganga and rescued by the charioteer Adhiratha. He adopts the child and names him Karna. The early life of an outsider fuels his ambition and sense of destiny.

Karna witnesses Dronacharya sever Ekalavya's thumb to deny him the best archer's rank. The act solidifies Karna's resentment toward the societal order. He vows that someday he will surpass Arjuna in skill.

Karna becomes a student of Parasurama to master archery. While Parasurama sleeps, Indra, disguised as an insect, bites Karna and he endures the pain to avoid waking his guru. Parasurama curses Karna that his skills will fail him when he needs them most.

During travels, Karna disturbs the earth to squeeze ghee from the soil so he can help a distressed girl. Bhudevi curses that his chariot wheel will get stuck at a critical moment in battle.

Karna arrives at a grand archery competition in Hastinapura and is insulted for his low birth. Duryodhana defends him and crowns him king of Anga, forging a close alliance between them. Karna pledges his loyalty to Duryodhana.

Dharmaja loses the dice game to Sakuni and the Pandavas are forced into exile. Karna remains loyal to Duryodhana as the conflict intensifies during their absence. The stage is set for Kurukshetra War.

As war approaches, Krishna reveals that Karna is Kunti's firstborn and the elder Pandava. Despite this revelation, Karna stays loyal to Duryodhana, complicating his sense of duty.

Bhishma refuses to let Karna fight, labeling him Ardharatha, a sign of his disputed status. Karna swears he will not engage in battle until Bhishma is incapacitated.

With Bhishma's fall, Karna receives his blessing and joins the war on the Kaurava side. He fights with renewed purpose, facing Pandavas across the battlefield.

Karna is ordered to destroy Abhimanyu's bow, leading to Abhimanyu's death in the melee. Karna mourns the brave young fighter and the cost of the war.

Kunti pleads with Karna to join or spare the Pandavas. Karna agrees not to kill any of the Pandavas except Arjuna, promising that Kunti will still have five sons.

Indra, disguised as a Brahmin, tricks Karna into surrendering his Kavacha and Kundala for the Vasavi Shakti. Karna hopes to use the weapon against Arjuna but must deploy it during a night assault, losing his defensive edge.

Salya serves as Karna's charioteer, and Krishna’s plan sows demoralization. Karna's chariot wheel gets stuck at a critical moment, and Arjuna is urged to strike, aided by Krishna's guidance.

Arjuna kills Karna with Krishna's counsel after a long duel. Afterwards, Krishna explains Karna's sacrifices and valor, and Kunti reveals Karna's true identity to the Pandavas. Karna's soul ascends to Surya, the Sun God.

Duryodhana mourns the loss of his closest ally and contemplates retreat, but Krishna convinces him to continue. In the end, Bhima defeats Duryodhana by striking his thigh, and Karna and Duryodhana are reunited in heaven.