For Ravi Gulati, being the man of the house means carrying burdens no one sees. In EastEnders‘ latest high-octane arc, Ravi’s attempt to pull the Panesar family from the financial brink sends him spiraling back into the criminal underground — and this time, he might not come back out alive.

Everything begins with a single stash of drugs. Hidden in a car, smuggled in silence, and meant to be the golden ticket to saving the family business. But when those drugs vanish under Harry Mitchell’s watch, what started as a risky shortcut becomes a full-blown crisis.

Ravi’s desperation is palpable. He reaches out to Nicola, despite her warnings, and brings in dangerous dealer Okie. But nothing prepares him for the nightmare when Kojo pops the boot and uncovers the stash, setting off a chain reaction of suspicion, lies, and terror.

Harry is rattled. His guilt screams louder with every second, yet he refuses to reveal the truth. Instead, he offers a gesture — letting Ravi use Harry’s Barn for Avani’s birthday — but it may not be enough to buy forgiveness, or safety.

Phil Mitchell, unaware of the chaos he’s stepped into, becomes an unintentional pawn. And when the drugs are gone, Harry lashes out, blaming Nicola — only to discover a truth more shocking than he could have imagined.

As Ravi smiles through Avani’s perfect party, rage simmers beneath his cool exterior. He knows someone is lying. And once Ravi uncovers the truth, the consequences will be devastating.

With police circling, trust collapsing, and the Panesar legacy at stake, this storyline delivers tension, heartbreak, and danger in equal measure. Ravi’s not just a father. He’s a ticking bomb.

When loyalty demands silence, who will speak?
And when family becomes the enemy, who survives?