The story of two friends told by Chanpakavalli
(Story within story)
King Saindhavan ruled over the city of Chaturapuri and had a minister named Mukundan.
The king had a son named Chithrasena. He was admitted to a school when he was five years old
Chithrasena and Williasingan became best friends and studied for sixteen years.
As King Saindhavan grew old, his son Chithra Senan was crowned. Saindhavan died a few months later.
Chithrasena, who came to power as king, forgot his schoolmate Williamsinghe
Williasingano was living in poverty so he went to his schoolmate Chithrasena and went to the palace with the intention of getting help. King Chithrasena was waiting for him at the palace gate for a long time. Didn't even ask why