The story of , as chronicled in the Tamil epic Silappathikaram

Kovalan: "Kannagi, don't worry. I'll be back soon. I'll make all our dreams come true. Just wait for me, my love."

The story of Kannagi from Silappathikaram is a powerful tale of justice, featuring a dramatic confrontation in the Pandyan royal court. The famous, emotionally charged scenes include the devastating news of her husband's execution, her defiant entry into the court, the shattering of the ruby-filled anklet, and the subsequent curse that burns the city of Madurai.

• Tone: Exasperated, straight-man (Tsukkomi), polite, but easily pushed over. He is the grounding force for Nagi’s insanity.
• Vocabulary: Normal high school student language. Lots of sighing and yelling "Hey!" in response to Nagi.
• Key Phrase: "Give me a break... you can't just do whatever you want."