[1] Once upon a time, a kingdom called Simhala was ruled by Rajasimha, who dotes on her only daughter, Kalavati.

In her infant, Markandeya Maharshi blesses & bestows a holy thread, Raksha Rekha, to shield her.

So, vexed King Parthapa cages him at a dilapidated house in the forest with his acolyte Dooradarsi.

At one time, angels led by Chitra visited the nearby Vishnu temple and were spotted & mesmerized by the handsome sleeping prince.

At last, crestfallen Kalavati casts off the Raksha Rekha when Markandeya Maharshi appears, recoups Sudhakara and curses Chitra to be a vampire.