The historical fiction novel tells the tale of a power struggle during the Chozha rule between ADs 900 and 950, centered around the reign of Sundara Chozhan and the rivalry between his sons, Aaditha Karikalan and Arunmozhivarman, who later became Rajaraja Chozhan.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
A messenger named Vandiyathevan embarks on a perilous journey across the Chola kingdom to deliver a crucial message from Prince Aditha Karikalan, amidst growing unrest and power struggles among vassals and chieftains threatening the throne.