The most heroic moment in this novel was when Vandiyathevan saved Poonguzhali and Senthan Amudan from Pinagapani's attack.. Another spectacular moment was when Vandiyathevan fought with the soldiers of Kadambur fort before meeting his friend Kandamaran.. Kalki described this incident with the words, "Vandiyathevan stood like Lord Subramanya after killing Surapadma"