 According to the ballads, Chandu was a "Chekavar" (warrior), like his cousins Aromal Chekavar and Unniyarcha.Chandu Chekavar secretly hated Aromal's family because his love for Unniyarcha was spurned.This leads to him taking part as Aromal's helper in a duel (""Ankam"") with Aringodar Chekavar.