Ravi Dies After Nicola’s Brutal Attacks | EastEnders

Walford is about to witness one of its darkest and most shocking chapters yet as EastEnders gears up for a series of explosive episodes that will change everything for the Panisar family. The streets of Albert Square are no strangers to chaos, but this time, the cost will be devastating — and it all leads to Ravi Gulati’s shocking death following a brutal attack by Nicola, whose revenge will leave viewers speechless.

The drama began when Ravi’s criminal past finally caught up with him. After Bernadette Taylor fled Walford with the Panisars’ cash, Ravi was left drowning in debt, desperate to stay afloat. In true Ravi fashion, he turned back to the one world he knew best — crime. With his charm and cunning, he reignited his drug operation, bringing Tobias “Oki” Okio into the fold as his right-hand man. Together, they targeted young Harry Mitchell, drawing him into a dangerous web of lies, addiction, and manipulation.

Things took a sinister turn when Harry’s close friend, Kojo Asar, fell prey to their operation. Ravi and Oki “cuckooed” Kojo — a brutal tactic where dealers take over a vulnerable person’s home to run their illegal trade. Despite Harry’s desperate attempts to protect his friend, the pair turned Kojo’s flat into their drug base, trapping both men in a cycle of fear and exploitation.

In recent episodes, tensions reached a boiling point. Oki defied Ravi’s orders and imprisoned Harry and Kojo, refusing to release them even after Ravi demanded it. What followed was pure chaos — the captives escaped, and George Knight, desperate to save his brother, called the police. When authorities raided the Panisar home, Ravi’s empire finally came crashing down.

Dragged away in handcuffs, Ravi’s downfall was complete. The man who once controlled Walford’s underworld was now facing charges of drug trafficking and human exploitation. Priya Nandraart, heartbroken and disgusted, turned her back on him, casting him out of their home and out of her life.

But this is EastEnders, and nothing stays buried for long. While Ravi languishes behind bars awaiting trial, Oki’s rage spirals out of control. When Kojo tries to rebuild his life, Oki corners him with a knife, seeking revenge. In a shocking twist, Harry steps in to defend his friend — and in the chaos, Oki is fatally stabbed. The tragedy sends shockwaves through Walford, and with Ravi already under suspicion, things are about to take an even darker turn.

As word of Oki’s death spreads, Ravi’s enemies begin circling. Among them is Nicola, a vengeful woman with a score to settle. Viewers will soon learn that Nicola’s brother was one of Ravi’s earliest drug victims — his life destroyed by the very empire Ravi built. When Nicola learns that Ravi is back in Walford on temporary release pending trial, she sees red. Consumed by fury and grief, she decides to take justice into her own hands.

In a gripping upcoming episode, Nicola tracks Ravi down late at night outside the Arches. Ravi, visibly shaken and defeated, pleads for forgiveness, insisting he’s trying to turn his life around. But Nicola isn’t there for words. Fueled by years of pain and revenge, she attacks Ravi with a wrench, striking him repeatedly as he collapses. The brutal assault is both shocking and tragic — a moment that will forever alter the fabric of EastEnders.

As Ravi lies bleeding on the ground, flashes of his life fill the screen — his love for Priya, his complicated bond with his son Nugget, and the string of bad choices that led him here. By the time help arrives, it’s too late. Ravi Gulati is pronounced dead at the scene.

The next morning, Walford wakes to the news that one of its most infamous figures has been murdered. Priya’s world shatters when police knock on her door. Her scream echoes through the Square, drawing residents out as the truth sinks in. Nugget is inconsolable, refusing to believe his father — despite everything — is really gone.

The emotional fallout will dominate the coming weeks. Nish Panisar, once Ravi’s mentor and rival, reacts with a chilling mix of guilt and vengeance. He vows to hunt down whoever is responsible, setting the stage for yet another cycle of revenge in the Panisar saga. Meanwhile, Nicola flees Walford, hiding out in a nearby estate, unaware that her actions have set off a chain reaction that could destroy even more lives.

At the same time, fans will also witness another emotional storyline unfold — one centered on Nigel Bates. Longtime viewers will remember Nigel as the kind-hearted man who’s now facing a tragic end. His health is failing, and after admitting to causing the car crash that injured Jasmine Fischer and Gina Knight, he’s preparing for a court hearing that could send him to prison. His wife, Julie, does everything she can to protect him — even trying to take the blame herself — but Nigel insists on owning up to his mistakes.

In a heart-wrenching scene, Julie finds Nigel sitting alone on Arthur’s bench, reflecting on his life and the pain he’s caused. Their tearful conversation about love, regret, and forgiveness will go down as one of EastEnders’ most powerful moments. When Nigel finally steps into the courtroom, Phil Mitchell and his trusted solicitor Richie Scott stand by his side, praying for mercy. The verdict — and Nigel’s fate — will leave viewers reaching for tissues.

Back in the Square, the impact of Ravi’s death continues to ripple. Priya and Nugget struggle to move on, while whispers spread that Ravi’s murder may not have been entirely random. New clues suggest Nicola wasn’t working alone — and that someone in Walford might have helped her finish the job.

As the truth slowly unravels, the show promises more emotional shocks ahead. Ravi’s final downfall marks not only the end of one of EastEnders’ most complex villains but also the beginning of a new chapter of revenge, redemption, and heartbreak.

Walford may have seen many tragedies before, but this one cuts deeper than most. In Ravi’s final moments, he finally realized that running from his past only brought it closer. Nicola’s attack may have ended his life, but the ghosts he created will haunt the Panisars for years to come.

One thing’s for sure — EastEnders has once again delivered a story that leaves viewers stunned, devastated, and counting down the seconds until the next episode.

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on BBC One.