I didn't much like the episode yesterday...can't put a finger on it though. It was lacking something. I have no issues with THE HUG as many people seem to have. For me, strangely enough, that actually was the only good part...no, no..don't take me wrong...I felt that the very fact that RK didn't know who he was hugging was very telling. He was that unaware of his surroundings in his fear of losing Madhu. This gave us a clear indication that he's beginning to realise his mistake and what he lost due to it. Maybe, this is what RS was trying to say in that Twitter message.
I also agree with one of the posts here that RK was looking more concerned and thoughtful instead of jealous when he saw Madhu 'walk away' with Sultan.
I feel that somehow, the episodes aren't flowing with ease of late. Has the director changed by some chance? The execution of the scenes are all over the place though the intentions are visible if not clear. May be that's why RS intention of showing redemption isn't coming through clearly.